Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
What are the risk factors?
A
Over 55 African American Obesity Physical inactivity Alcohol DM Unhealthy diet Smoking Family history
2
Q
What are the causes?
A
Idiopathic Kidney disease Diabetes Glomerulonephritis Cushing's syndrome Acromegaly Lupus Medications
3
Q
What is stage 1 hypertension?
A
Clinic BP 140/90 or higher and ABPM is 135/85 or higher
4
Q
What is stage 2 hypertension?
A
Clinic BP is 160/100 or higher and ABPM ia 150/95 or higher
5
Q
What is stage 3 hypertension?
A
Clinic systolic is 180 or higher or clinci diastolic is 110 or higher
6
Q
What are the investigations?
A
Bloods - plasma glucose, electrolytes, creatinine, eGFR, cholesterol
ECG
ABPM/HBPM
7
Q
What is the management?
A
Weight loss Moderate salt intake Minimise alcohol Aerobic exercise Smoking cessation Medication - ACEi, ARB, CCB, thiazide-like diuretic
8
Q
What are the complications?
A
Heart failure Coronary artery disease Stroke CKD Peripheral arterial disease Vascular dementia
