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Hypertension
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Mind Map on Hypertension, created by melissaschaub on 07/02/2014.
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Hypertension
Epidemiology
Increase peripheral resistance
Arteriolar Vasoconstriction
Increase Blood Volume
Most common diagnosis in the US
Primary
Genetics
Environmental
Neruohumoral
SNS
RAAS
Natriuretic Peptides
Inflammation
Secondary
Result of another disease
Renal
Parenchymal
Tumors
Adrenocortical
Adrenomedullary
Medications
Oral contraceptives
Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
Complicated
Chronic
Pathophysiology
Urologic System
Increases RAAS
Increases Angiotensin II
Endothelial Dysfunction
Na retention
H2O retention
Hyperuricemia
Glomerular remodeling
Nephrosclerosis
Autonomic dysregulation
Nervous System
Vascular remodeling
Inflammation
Oxidative Stress
Baroreflex dysfunction
Atherosclerotic plaque
Liphyalinosis
Vascular Stiffening
STROKE
Risk Factors
≥ 60 years old
Blacks
Diabetic
Family History
Smoking
Obesity
Heavy ETOH
High: Na low: K, Ca, Mg
Clinical Presentation
Asymptomatic
Complications to damaged organs
Heart disease
Renal insufficiency
CNS dysfunction
Impaired vision
Impaired mobility
Vascular occlusion
Edema
Diagnose
SBP ≥ 140mg Hg DBP ≥90mm Hg
Elevated pressures x2
CBC
ECG
History
Physical
24-hr BP monitor
Biochemical blood profile
Treat
Lifestyle modifications
Weight loss
Exercise
Smoking cessation
Dietary modifications
Medication
Diuretics
ACE inhibitor
ARB
Ca channel blocker
Aldosterone antagonist
Beta-blockers
Monitor
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