Zusammenfassung der Ressource
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- What is hypertension?
- It is a condition where the
blood pressure is higher
than normal
- It is due to long term force
of blood against artery walls
is high enough that it can
lead to heart diseases
- Classification of
Hypertension
- Normal - 120/<80
- Elevated - 120-129/<80
- Stage 1 Hypertension -
130-139/80-89
- Stage 2 Hypertension -
>140/>90
- Hypertensive Crisis -
>180/>120
- Control of Blood
Pressure
- Rapid Control
- Controlled by baroreceptors
- Present in aortic arch & carotid
sinus
- Involved with rapid
increase/decrease of BP
- Long Term Control
- Controlled by renin angiotensin
aldosterone system
- Mainly occurs in the kidney
- Involved with long term
increase/decrease of BP
- Causes of Hypertension
- Primary
- Age
- Diabetes
- Diet high in salt
- Inc consumption of coffee
- Family history
- Alcohol consumption
- Secondary
- Obstructive sleep
apnea
- Kidney disease
- Adrenal gland tumors
- Thyroid issues
- Congenital defects
- Complications of
Hypertension
- Heart Attack/Failure
- Aneurysm
- Weakened/narrowed vessels in
kidney
- Thickened or torn vessels of the
eye
- Metabolic syndrome
- Dementia
- Management of Hypertension
- Antihypertensives
- Angiotensin converting enzyme
inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers
- Anti adrenergics
- Ca channel blockers
- Diuretics
- Direct vasodilators
- Lifestyle
Modifications
- Weight loss
- Exercise
- Reduce salt
consumption
- Limit alcohol
consumption
- Quit smoking
- Reduce stress