Hypertension Pharmacology I and II Flashcards
Define Stage I HTN
BP: 140-159/90-99
Define Stage II HTN
Systolic BP >160; or diastolic BP >100
What is essential HTN
no known secondary cause for HTN; accounts for 95% of cases
Causes of Secondary HTN
Renal disease, drugs (EtOH, oral contraceptives, NSAIDS, MAOIs), Endocrine (pheochromocytoma, Cushings, hyperaldosteronism, hyper/hypothyroidism), Pulmonary (Obstructive Sleep Apnea)
Clinical Features of Secondary HTN
Severe/resistant HTN, onset before puberty, onset before 30 with no fam history or obesity, electrolyte disturbances
Modifiable Risk Factors for HTN
sodium intake, obesity, EtOH intake, meds, sedentary lifestyle, stress
Risk factors for aggressive treatment of HTN
young age at onset, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, smoking, family history of vascular disease
What is end-organ disease related to?
extent of BP elevation and duration of HTN
What are some manifestations of end-organ disease?
stroke, CAD, LV hypertrophy, atherosclerosis, nephrosclerosis, aneurysms
Who is more likely to benefit from lowering BP: a 45 y/o male with obesity and BP 145/95, or a 45 y/o female smoker with obesity, diabetes, LV hypertrophy, and BP 145/95
45 y/o female-the benefit of lowering BP increases in the setting of end-organ disease
General MOA: Diuretics
decrease intravascular volume
General MOA: Angiotensin Blockers
inhibit production/action of angiotenisin II->decrease PVR
General MOA: Direct Vasodilators
relax smooth muscle to decrease PVR
General MOA: Sympathoplegic agents
decrease sympathetic tone -> decrease PVR (ex. beta blockers, alpha blockers)
Which drug classes have no effect on heart rate and cardiac output (5)
diuretics, ISA beta blockers, ACEI, ARB, renin inhibitors
Which drug classes have no effect on plasma volume (3)
ACEI, ARB, Renin inhibitors
Which type of diuretic is high potency and what is its MOA
Loop diuretic; competitively inhibit Na-K-Cl transporter in proximal ascending tubule