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Define the measurements of orthostatic vitals that define orthostasis/postural hypotension

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Between supine and sitting and/or standing

  • >20 mmHg decrease in systolic BP
    ​OR
  • >10 mmHg decrease in diastolic BP

>15 bpm HR increase suggests depleted circulating blood volume

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Primary (essential) HTN casues ____% of elevated BP cases

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95%

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What are the BP ranges for:

  • Normal
  • Elevated
  • HTN Stage I
  • HTN Stage II
  • HTN Crisis
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  • Normal
    • <120 AND <80
  • Elevated
    • 120-129 AND <80
  • HTN Stage I
    • 130-139 OR 80-90
  • HTN Stage II
    • >140 OR >90
  • HTN Crisis
    • >180 AND/OR >120
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List some causes of secondary HTN

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  • Renal
    • renal disease
    • renal artery stenosis
  • Endocrine
    • pheochromocytoma
    • cushing syndrome
    • hyperthyroidism
    • primary hyperaldosteronism
  • Pharmacology
    • NSAIDs
    • Estrogens
  • Obstructive
    • Sleep apnea
    • coarctation of the aorta
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Nonpharmacologic therapies for essential HTN

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Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet

weight loss

aerobic exercise

cessation of smoking

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What 3 HTN medications are safe during pregnancy?

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Methyldopa

Nifedipine

Labetalol

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2 major factors that affect BP

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CO and PVR

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? x ? = Cardiac Output (CO)

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HR x SV = CO

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HR x SV = CO

What 3 things affect stroke volume (SV)?

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Preload

Afterload

Contractility

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“-prils” drug class

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ACE Inhibitors

Captopril

Enalapril

Lisinopril

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“-sartans” drug class

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ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers)

Losartan

Valsartan

Candesartan

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Spironolactone drug class

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Aldosterone Antagonist

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HTN first line drug for pts with DM and/or CKD

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ACEI

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ACEI Contraindications

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Bilateral renal stenosis

Pregnancy

H/O angioedema

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Avoid combining ACEI with what other medications/supplements? Why?

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  • Avoid combining with
    • other RAAS inhibitors
    • K sparing diuretics
    • K supplements
    • Salt substitutes (KCl)

ACEI decrease amount of aldosterone. Aldosterone holds the Na and spits out the K. With decreased levels, less K is spit out and puts pt at risk of hyperkalemia.

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Side effects of ACEI

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hypotension

renal dysfunction

hyperkalemia

cough

angioedema

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ACEI and ARBs relax the _____ arterioles of the nephrons

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efferent arterioles

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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe?

  • Elderly
  • Black
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Thiazide

Thiazide-like diuretics

CCB

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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe?

  • DM
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ACEI/ARBs

Thiazide-like diuretics

CCB

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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe?

  • CAD
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BB

Non-DHP CCB

ACEI/ARB

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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe?

  • HF
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ACEI/ARBs

Diuretics

BB

Aldosterone Antagonist

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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe?

  • CKD
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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe?

  • PVD
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CCB

alpha-blockers

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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe?

  • BPH
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alpha-blockers

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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe? * Afib/flutter
BB Non-DHP CCB
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HTN in Special Populations - Which drug(s) would you prescribe? * Pregnancy
Labetolol Methyldopa Nifedipine
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BP = ? x ?
BP = CO x PVR
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CCBs mechanism of action in treating HTN
BP= CO x PVR 1. Decr PVR (potent **vasodilators**) * DHP * Non-DHP 2. Decr CO by decr contractility (**negative inotropes**) * Non-DHP
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DHP vs Non-DHP CCBs * MOA * List 2 drugs in each class
* **DHP CCB** * **​**DECREASE PVR * *Nifedipine* * *Amlodipine* * *Nicardipine* * **NON-DHP CCB** * **​**Decrease PVR * NEGATIVE INOTROPE * *Diltiazem* * *Verapamil*
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Beta Blocker Classification What receptors does each BB class target? 1. Noncardioselective BB 2. Cardioselective BB 3. Vasodilating nonselective BB 4. Vasodilating selective BB
1. Noncardioselective BB * B1, B2 2. Cardioselective BB * B1 3. Vasodilating nonselective BB * B1, B2, a 4. Vasodilating selective BB * B1
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"-zosin" is what class of drugs
Alpha-1 Blockers ## Footnote Daxazosin Prazosin Terazosin
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
Normal Heart Sound S1 and S2
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
Aortic Stenosis * systolic murmur * Diamond \<\> sound * mid-systolic
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
Mitral Regurgitation OR Mitral Valve Prolapse * Systolic murmur * Holosystolic * "Blowing"
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
Aortic Regurgitation * Diastolic * early diastolic * Decrescendo \>, high-pitched, blowing
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
Mitral Stenosis * Diastolic * Opening snap * low-pitched, rumbling
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) * Systolic murmur * Fixed S2 split (mitral b4 tricuspid) * soft
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) * Pansystolic * high freq and intensity
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
Splitting of S2
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
S3
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Name the heart sound/what you hear
S4
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Rheumatic heart disease can result in what heart murmur?
Mitral Regurgitation/Insuffiency
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Mitral Insufficiency * systolic or diastolic * stethoscope placement/position of pt * sound * what makes the murmur incr/decr
* **systolic** or diastolic * **L. axilla, L. lateral position** * **Holosystolic, "Blowing"** * what makes the murmur incr/decr * **Incr: squatting** * **Decr: valsalva and standing**
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Mitral Valve Prolapse * systolic or diastolic * stethoscope placement/position of pt * sound * what makes the murmur incr/decr
* **systolic** or diastolic * **L. axilla** * sometimes **mid-systolic click** * what makes the murmur incr/decr * **Incr: standing** * **Decr: Squatting** ## Footnote **Sounds like mitral valve insufficiency but acts OPPOSITE**
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Aortic Stenosis * systolic or diastolic * stethoscope placement/position of pt * sound * what makes the murmur incr/decr * symptoms
* **systolic** or diastolic * **Right ICS, Pt sit up and lean fwd** * **Diamond \<\> mid systolic** * what makes the murmur incr/decr * **Decr: isometric hand grip/ incr resistance**, **valsalva** * **Angina, dyspnea/syncope c exertion** * **_NARROW_ pulse pressure** * **Do NOT do stress test --\> Death**
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Pathophysiology of S4
Atrial contraction injecting blood into **stiff/noncompliant** ventricle
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Pathophysiology of S3
Increased ventricular (diastolic) volume Decreased ventricular compliance Can be normal- kids, young adults, pregnancy
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Mitral Stenosis * systolic or diastolic * stethoscope placement/position of pt * sound * what makes the murmur incr/decr
* **Diastolic** * **Apex c Bell, Pt in LLD position** * **Opening snap, low pitched, rumbling** * what makes the murmur incr/decr * **Incr: inspiration and squatting**
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Aortic Regurgitation * systolic or diastolic * stethoscope placement/position of pt * sound * what makes the murmur incr/decr
* **Diastolic** * **Right ICS, Pt lean fwd and exhale** * **Decrescendo \>, high pitched, blowing** * What makes the murmur incr/decr * **Incr: hand grip** * **Decr: amyl nitrate** * **WATER HAMMER PULSE** * **WIDE PULSE PRESSURE**
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Kerley B lines seen on CRX indicate what?
Interstitial edema
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**Clenched fist over the sternum** and clenched teeth when presenting with chest pain is known as _____ sign
Levine sign
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