what are the systolic numbers for prehypertension? - Answers 120-139
what level of hypertension is associated with the systolic numbers 120-139? - Answers prehypertension
when do we start treating hypertension with medication? - Answers stage 1 hypertension (>139/>89)
what are the normal BP systolic numbers? - Answers <120
what are the normal BP diastolic numbers? - Answers <80
what are the systolic numbers of stage 1 hypertension? - Answers 140-159
what are the diastolic numbers of stage 1 hypertension? - Answers 90-99
what are the numbers stage 1? hypertension is associated with? - Answers 140-159/90-99
what are the numbers associated with stage 2 hypertension? - Answers >160/>100
what stage of hypertension is associated with >160/>100? - Answers stage 2 hypertension
how much longer should diastole be over systole? - Answers double
what is the most common type of hypertension? - Answers primary (essential)
when is essential hypertension most common? - Answers >60 years old
can essential hypertension be cured? - Answers no but it can be controlled
what are contributing factors to essential hypertension? - Answers -hyperactivity of the sympathetic
nervous system
-hyperactivity of the renin-angiontensin system
-endothelial dysfunction
-genetics
-age
-obesity
-smoking
-diabetes
-hyperlipidemia
, why would hyperactivity of the renin-angiotensin system contribute to essential hypertension? -
Answers the renin-angiotensin system causes the reuptake of fluids and electrolytes
why would endothelial dysfunction contribute to essential hypertension? - Answers damage to the inner
layer of the cardiac system does not allow them to dilate like should
how does obesity contribute to essential hypertension? - Answers blood needs to be pumped a farther
distance
how does smoking contribute to essential hypertension? - Answers smoking causes endothelial damage
how do diabetes contribute to essential hypertension? - Answers maple syrup blood, more viscous,
causes more pressure
how does hyperlipidemia contribute to essential hypertension? - Answers fatty clots in the arteries
what is secondary hypertension? - Answers hypertension with an identifiable cause
what type of hypertension has an identifiable cause? - Answers secondary
what diseases are associated with secondary hypertension? - Answers -renal disease
-coronary artery disease
-toxemia of pregnancy
-drug therapy: orgal contraceptive therapy
-sleep apnea
what type of hypertension is associated with renal disease? - Answers secondary
what type of hypertension is associated with coronary artery disease? - Answers secondary
what type of hypertension is associated with toxemia of pregnancy? - Answers secondary
what type of hypertension is associated with oral contraceptive drug therapy? - Answers secondary
what type of hypertension is associated with sleep apnea? - Answers secondary
what are some possible short term effects of hypertension? - Answers generally asymptomatic, but can
cause a headache or dizziness
what are long term effects of hypertension? - Answers -MI
-heart failure
-kidney disease