Antihypertensives (slides) Flashcards
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pre htn. values
120-130/80-90
stage 1 htn. values
140-160/90-100
stage 2 htn. values
> 160/100
essential htn. is
idiopathic and is 90% of all htn.
secondary htn. is caused by a specific
etiology. 10% of all htn.
specific htn. etiologies.
coarctation of the aorta, pregnancy (primary htn.) kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, cushing syndrome (hyper adrenal)
cushings disease
hyper secretion of ACTH
natural bp control
arterioles, venules, heart, renin/angiotensin
external bp control
the pump , anesthetic depth, drugs
anti hypertensive work to alter bp by
decreasing CO or decreasing SVR
CO SVR are generally controlled by
SNS and baroreceptor feedback, or renin/angiotensin system
first line Rx for HTN.
DIURETICS (INEXPENSIVE/SAFE)
110% OF NORMAL BV can cause
profound htn. in patients with stiff arteries. while 95% can mean normotensive
diuretics are superior for treatment in
the elderly
b blocker decrease bp by
decreasing CO, SNS TONE, RENAL RENIN RELEASE
ARBS
angiotensin receptor blockers
beta 1 selective are being
used more and more because of less side effects
bystolic
nebivolol b1 selective and potent vasodilator.
results of ace inhibitors
decrease sym. activity, aldosterone secretion, tubular nacl/water reabsrorption, k excretion, vasocontriction, adh secretion
rate limiting factor of ace inhibitors
the inhibition of bradykinin degradation. vasodilator but causes problems
commonly used as a first line drug post-MI for HTN
ace inhibitors
ace inhibitors cannot be used
in pregnant women
problems from bradykinin from ace inhibitors
dry heaving because they get caught in lungs
ARBs advantage over ACE inhibitors
don’t cause bradykinin release. fewer respiratory problems