Causes/ Epidemiology Diagnostics Drugs Miscellaneous
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What is primary or essential hypertension
Name for the most common type of high blood pressure whose cause is unclear but likely has multiple factors
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What is BNP
Marker for Congestive Heart Failure
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What is Diuretics
These are the mainstay of therapy to eliminate excess water and salt to prevent reaccumulation.
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What is Alcohol, Smocking, Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Stress, Excess Sodium intake
5 modifiable risk factors for hypertension
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Left-sided Heart Failure
Causes the lungs to become congested with blood, causing elevated pulmonary pressures and pulmonary edema.
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What is Signs of Iodine Sensitivity for Cardiac Catheterization
Shellfish and eggs
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What is B-Blockers, Calcium-channel Blockers?
2 hypertension medications that produces vasodilation
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What is ACE inhibitors?
Adverse effects include cough and angioedema
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Right-sided Heart Failure
Results in increased pressure in the right atrium and systemic venous circulation
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i. Potassium K= 3.5-4.5 mEq/L
Essential lab to monitor when giving Lasix
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What is Beta-Blockers
Contraindicated for asthma
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What is Hypertensive Crisis
Sudden DBP > 120 mm Hg






Hypertension

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