Systemic Hypertension

Question 1

What is the equation for BP?

Answer 1

MAP = CO x SVR (systemic vascular resistance)

Question 2

Which diseases are commonly associated with systemic hypertension?

Answer 2

Renal disease, DM, hyperadrenocorticism, pheochromocytoma.etc

Question 3

What is classified as normotension?

Answer 3

< 140 mmHg SBP

Question 4

What is classified as prehypertensive/ low risk of target organ damage?

Answer 4

SBP 140-159mmHg

Question 5

What BP range is classified as hypertensive with moderate TOD risk?

Answer 5

160-179mmHg SBP

Question 6

What BP range is classified as severely hypertensive with high TOD risk?

Answer 6

SBP >/= 180

Question 7

What are the steps for deciding to treat or not to treat a patient where either pre hypertension or hypertension is noted at a veterinary visit?

Answer 7

Question 8

When should a BP/ TOD be rechecked once antihypertensive therapy has been started or treatment has been adjusted?

Answer 8

Within 7-10 days