Notes in Hypertension

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Published	10/19/2023	primary (aka. {{c2::essential}}) {{c1::HTN}} risk factors: age, obesity, diabetes, smoking, family hisotry {{c1::hypertension}} it…
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Published	10/25/2023	BP of {{c2::130-139}}/{{c2::80-89}} mmHg → stage {{c1::1}} HTN *if patient has SBP and DBP in two different categories, they should be …
Published	10/22/2023	initial antihypertensive therapies4 classes...{{c1::Angiotenson converting enzyme (ACE)}} inhibitors (***pril) → lisinopril→ ramipril→ enalapril→ ca…
Published	10/19/2023	antihypertensives that are NOT initial therapy{{c1::Beta}} Blockers: metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol, nadolol, bisoprolol (***olol) Combined {{c2::A…
Published	10/19/2023	managing stage 1 HTN is usually one {{c1::antihypertensive}} drug (like a CCB) and lifestyle changes→ termed {{c4::mono}}therapy for stage 2 HTN,…
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Published	10/19/2023	after initiating therapy, goal BP range is {{c1::<130/80 mmHg}}*regardless of comorbidities, this is the goal BP
Published	10/19/2023	Stage 2 HTN = BP of {{c1::>140/90 mmHg}}- treatment: two drugs of different {{c2::classes}} (like one CCB and one ARB) along with recomme…
Published	10/19/2023	First Line Antihypertensives: {{c1::ACEI}}{{c1::ARB}}{{c2::CCB}}{{c2::Thiazide Diuretics}}
Published	10/19/2023	definition of HTN is BP > {{c1::130/80}} mmHg
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Published	10/19/2023	Secondary Hypertension- {{c1::structural}} or {{c1::hormonal}} cause of HTN found in ~10% of patients- important because underlying conditions may req…
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Published	10/19/2023	three ways to reduce blood pressuresDecrease {{c6::SVR}}: Vasodilators → {{c4::ACEI}}: block production of potent vasoconstrictor angiotensin → {…
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