Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of patients with HTN have a surgically correctable cause?
A
7%
2
Q
What diseases that cause HTN are surgically correctable?
A
CAN I CHURP?
Cushing’s syndrome, Aortic coarctation, Neuroblastoma, Increased intracranial pressure, Conn’s syndrome, Hyperparathyroidism (Hyperthyroidism), Unilateral renal parenchymal disease, Renal artery stenosis, Pheochromocytoma
3
Q
What is the formula for pressure?
A
Pressure = Flow X Resistance
