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Primary HTN idiopathic
gradual development


risk factors for primary HTN Race, obesity, stress, lack of physical activity, high salt diet


Secondary HTN elevated due to a specific cause
sudden onset


Causes of secondary HTN kidney disease
endocrine disorders
aortic problems
drug induced
pregnancy
sleep apnea
liver disease
neurologic


Tx for secondary HTN treat the primary cause and the BP improves


Complications to HTN kidney disease
endothelial change
heart failure


Non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease age
gender
ethnicity
family hx

, Modifiable risk factors for HTN obesity
sedentary lifestyle
stress
alcohol
smoking
high sodium
chronic illness


HTN manifestations fatigue
dizziness
palpitations
agina
dyspnea


1kg decreases decreases SBP by ~1mmHg


Nutriton for HTN DASH diet


Drug therapy for HTN adrenergic inhibitors
ACE inhibitors
ARBs inhibitors
CCB
direct vasodilators
diuretics


1st line of medication for HTN diuretic


stage 1 HTN treatments lifestyle changes + diuretic


stage 2 HTN treatment lifestyle changes + 2 medications


Resistant HTN uncontrolled HTN despite med regimen


elevated HTN 120-129/<80


stage 1 HTN 130-139/80-89


stage 2 HTN greater than or equal to 140/ greater than or equal to 90


HTN crisis >180/>120


medical emergency HTN crisis
high BP + organ damage
increase risk for: stroke, MI, renal/heart failure
requires critical care + IV hypertensives


ideal MAP for med titration in HTN crisis between 110-115


MAP mean arterial pressure

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