Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
Conn’s syndrome
A
Primary aldoseronism
-> low renin levels
HTN with hypokalaemia
2
Q
Young hypertensive patient with hypokalaemia
A
Conn’s syndrome
3
Q
Deteriorating rental function after a trial of ACE inhibitors suggests
A
Renal artery stenosis
4
Q
Isolated systolic HTN definition
A
Systolic >160
Diastolic <90
Commonest in elderly patients
5
Q
Middle age + hypertensive patient with hypokalaemia
A
Cushing’s syndrome
