hypertension- Consolidation 2 Flashcards
1
Q
basic investigations?
A
U+E FBC ECG urinalysis fasting glucose lipids
2
Q
why is u+e a good diagnostic investigation?
A
K+ low
suggests conns, phaeo other causes of hypertension
3
Q
what causes really really high hypertension?
A
RAAS system
increased aldosterone
4
Q
where is aldosterone made in adrenals?
A
zona glomerulosa
5
Q
what diagnostic values suggests primary aldosteronism?
A
-
6
Q
phaechromocytoma
Mx
A
alpha blockade
before beta blockade
