Hypertension Flashcards
What is the first line treatment for someone with hypertension with T2DM?
ACEi (pril) or ARB (sartan)
What is the second line treatment for someone with hypertension with T2DM?
ACEi (pril) or ARB (sartan) + CCB or Thiazide-like diuretic
What is the third line treatment for someone with hypertension with T2DM?
ACEi (pril) or ARB (sartan) + CCB + Thiazide-like diuretic
What is the first line treatment for a patient diagnosed with hypertension, who are 55+ or Black African or African-Caribbean family origin of any age?
CCB
If a patient is less than 55 and of Black African or African Caribbean family origin, what treatment path do they follow for hypertension?
The same as a T2DM
What is the second line treatment for a patient diagnosed with hypertension, who are 55+ or Black African or African-Caribbean family origin of any age?
CCB + ACEi (pril) or ARB (sartan) or Thiazide like duiretic
What is the third line treatment for a patient diagnosed with hypertension, who are 55+ or Black African or African-Caribbean family origin of any age?
ACEi (pril) or ARB (sartan) + CCB + Thiazide like diuretic
If a pregnant lady has hypertension before she falls pregnant what medications should be stopped?
ACE inhibitors (prils) and ARBS (sartans)
What should be started if a pregnant lady has hypertension?
Aspirin 75mg to 150mg OD, from 12 weeks.
What hypertensive treatment should be given during pregnancy?
-Labetalol
-Nifedipine
-Methyldopa
What is the blood pressure target for a pregnant patient?
135/85
What is the blood pressure target for a T1DM?
130/80
What is the blood pressure target for a T2DM?
140/90
What is the blood pressure target for someone above 80?
150/90
What is the blood pressure target for someone who has had a stroke?
130/80
