LP #108 Physiological Basis, Signs & Symptoms Of Hypertension, Orthostatic Hypotension & Circulatory Shock Flashcards
1
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- chronic elevation of BP
- usually d/t increase PR
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Hypertension
2
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Hypertension categories
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1st (Essential) -90-95% of all cases -chronic elevation of BP -idiopathic
2nd
- 5-10% of all cases
- d/t another condition, ex. Kidney dysfunction
3
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Hypertension risk factors:
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- Family history
- Age
- Race
- Insulin resistance/ metabolic abnormalities
- Obesity
- High salt intake
- Excessive alcohol consumption
- Dietary intake of potassium
4
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Causes of hypertension
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- kidney disease
- kidney deals w/fluid & electrolyte regulation
- vascular disorders
- increase PR or decrease bv diameter
5
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1st Hypertension s/s
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- fatigue
- nosebleeds
- headaches
- mild edema
6
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2nd hypertension s/s
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- nosebleeds
- severe headaches
- vomiting
- nausea
- edema
- visual disturbances
In severe causes: convulsions& coma
7
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- low P system
- BP normally at 28/8 mmHg
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Pulmonary circulation
8
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- increase P pulmonary aa
- may result in cor pulmonale: hypertrophy or R ventricle
- usually 2nd to other conditions
- common w/ advanced respiratory disorders
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Pulmonary hypertension
9
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Pulmonary hypertension causes:
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- increase L atrial P- transmitted back to pulmonary circulation
- increase pulmonary BF
- increase PR in pulmonary bv’s
- hypoxia
10
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1st pulmonary hypertension:
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- rare & lethal
- characterized by fibrosis of pulmonary aa & arterioles
11
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- heart failure d/t a 1st lung disease & pulmonary hypertension
- hypertrophy of R ventricle d/t increase workload
- pumps blood against increase P in pulmonary aa
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Cor pulmonale
12
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- ABN decrease in BP when moving from lying down to standing:
- surge of blood to lower extremities abuses decrease in overall BP
- or ally, Baroreceptors & Vasomotor centre trigger vasoconstriction to increase BP
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Orthostatic hypotension
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Orthostatic hypotension causes:
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- crease in BVol
- meds
- age
- prolonged bed rest
- ANS dysfxn
- idiopathic or assoc w/ neuro deficits
14
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Orthostatic hypotension s/s
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- vertigo
- syncope
15
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- Shock: condition in which bv’s are inadequately filled & excessive decrease BF
- Impaired BF: CV system responds to maintain BVol & BP
- effectiveness depends on extent of BF impairment
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Circulatory shock