Hypertensive Retinopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common examination findings?
A
Depends on stage
3
Q
What are the investigations?
A
To finish the exam i would like to - Perfrom a full cranial nerve and ENT exam and a peripheral vascular exam and urinalysis
By the bed - History, obs
Bloods - FBC, U/E, Glucose, HBAIC, LFTs, lipid profile
4
Q
What are the key investigation findings?
A
May show hypertensive organ damage
5
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Conservative - Explain what it is and to minimse risk factors so
Smoking
Alcohol
Weight etc and to see GP regularly
Medical- Hypertensive management
6
Q
What are the risk factors?
A
All the risk factors for hypertension
