CC Concepts: Hypertension Flashcards
An elevated arterial blood pressure is concerning as a result of an increased of -?
Target organ damage
Long term blood pressure control is largely the responsibility of the ________ through the regulation of extracellular fluid volume.
Kidneys
What hypertensive associated ocular lesions are associated with an immediate need of lowering arterial blood pressure? What are other ocular lesions often seen as well?
Blindness, intraocular hemorrhage, and retinal detachment more commonly present for immediate ABP lowering. Other lesions include vessel tortuosity, edema, and retinal degeneration.
Hypertensive encephalopathy is a complication requiring immediate arterial blood pressure lowering. What clinical signs are associated with this?
Altered mentation, disorientation, lethargy, seizures, balance disturbances, behavioral abnormalities, and focal neurologic defects
What hypertensive injury is associated with the kidneys?
Increased renal decline and function, and proteinuria
Common diseases in dogs and cats that lead to hypertension include?
Kidney disease, diabetes mellitus, hyperadrenocorticism, hyperthyroidism
In order for appropriate treatment of hyperthyroidism, what drug classes are recommended for the following diseases?
- Hyperthyroidism
- Pheochromocytoma
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Kidney disease
Hyperthyroidism = Beta blockers
Pheochromocytoma = Alpha and beta blockers, surgery
Hyperaldosteronism = Aldosterone receptor antagonists, surgery
Kidney disease = Ca channel blockers, ACEi, angiotensin receptor blockers, aldosterone receptor anatagonists
