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, Normal BP <120/80
PreHTN SBP = 120-139
OR
DBR = 80-89
Stage 1 HTN SBP = 140-159
OR
DBP = 90-99
Stage 2 HTN SBP = >159
OR
DBP = >99
Waist Circumference - Women <35 in
Waist Circumference - Men <40 in
Daily Salt for HTN? <2.4 g of Na+ QD
1st Line Med Tx for HTN Thiazide Diuretic - decreased blood vol
ACE Inhibitors Decrease peripheral vascular resistance and strength, force, and rate of heart
contractions; Increase vasodilation and decrease vasoconstrictors; prevents
Angiotensin II from causing vasoconstriction
Hypertensive Crisis Systolic BP over 180
Permissive HTN We know that the pt's BP is high, but in specific circumstances, this BP is
advantageous - Ex: Ishchemic stroke pts; the high BP keeps good blood flow
to the brain
Na+ Range 135-145 mEq/L
BUN Range 7-18 mg/dL