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Which type of antihypertensive drugs reduces blood pressure by blocking the aldosterone receptor?
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What is the effect of calcium channel blockers on blood vessels?
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What is the primary mechanism of loop diuretics in lowering blood pressure?
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Study Notes
Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against the inner walls of blood vessels, maintaining blood circulation even between heartbeats.
- Two arterial blood pressure measurements are made: systolic pressure (peak ventricular contraction) and diastolic pressure (ventricular relaxation).
Blood Pressure Measurement
- Blood pressures are reported in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), with systolic pressure written first (e.g., 120/80 mm Hg).
Factors Affecting Blood Pressure
- Cardiac output (CO) is the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per minute, determined by stroke volume (SV) and heart rate (HR).
- Peripheral resistance (PR) is the friction blood encounters in blood vessels, influenced by neural factors, renal factors, temperature, chemicals, and diet.
- The hydraulic equation of blood pressure is: BP = CO x PR.
- Many factors increase peripheral resistance, including neural factors, cold temperatures, and certain chemicals.
Neural Factors
- The autonomic nervous system plays a significant role in blood pressure regulation, with the sympathetic division causing vasoconstriction and increasing blood pressure.
- Examples of neural factors affecting blood pressure include:
- Standing up suddenly, which activates pressoreceptors and increases blood pressure.
- Decreased blood volume, which triggers the heart to beat more rapidly and increases blood pressure.
- Vigorous exercise or fright, which causes generalized vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure.
Renal Factors
- The kidneys regulate arterial blood pressure by altering blood volume.
- When blood pressure increases, the kidneys allow more water to leave the body, decreasing blood volume and blood pressure.
- Conversely, when blood pressure falls, the kidneys retain body water, increasing blood volume and blood pressure.
- Renal factors also include the release of the enzyme renin, which triggers a series of chemical reactions leading to the formation of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor.
Temperature
- Cold temperatures have a vasoconstricting effect, increasing blood pressure.
- Heat has a vasodilating effect, decreasing blood pressure.
Chemicals
- Various chemicals, including drugs, can affect blood pressure.
- Examples include:
- Epinephrine, which increases heart rate and blood pressure.
- Nicotine, which increases blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction.
- Alcohol and histamine, which decrease blood pressure by causing vasodilation.
Diet
- A diet low in salt, saturated fats, and cholesterol can help prevent hypertension.
Mechanisms of Controlling Blood Pressure
- Two overlapping control mechanisms regulate blood pressure: the baroreflex and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS).
- The baroreflex:
- Acts by changing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
- Responds to changes in blood pressure by sending signals to the heart and vasculature.
- Regulates blood pressure through vasoconstriction and increased cardiac output.
- The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS):
- Responds to reduced arterial pressure and sympathetic stimulation.
- Releases renin, which triggers a series of chemical reactions leading to the formation of angiotensin II.
- Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor that increases blood pressure.
Antihypertensive Drugs
- Diuretics:
- Lower blood pressure by depleting body sodium stores.
- Classes of diuretics include thiazide, loop, and potassium-sparing diuretics.
- Examples of diuretics include hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, and spironolactone.
- β-Adrenoreceptor blockers:
- Reduce blood pressure by decreasing cardiac output.
- May also decrease sympathetic outflow and inhibit renin release.
- Examples of β-blockers include propranolol, metoprolol, and atenolol.
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors:
- Lower blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance.
- Block the enzyme ACE, which cleaves angiotensin I to form angiotensin II.
- Examples of ACE inhibitors include captopril, enalapril, and lisinopril.
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs):
- Block the AT1 receptors, decreasing the activation of AT1 receptors by angiotensin II.
- Examples of ARBs include losartan, valsartan, and candesartan.
- Renin inhibitors:
- Act earlier in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system than ACE inhibitors or ARBs.
- Example of a renin inhibitor is aliskiren.
- Calcium channel blockers:
- Block the inward movement of calcium in the heart and smooth muscle.
- Relax vascular smooth muscle, dilating arterioles.
- Examples of calcium channel blockers include verapamil, diltiazem, and nifedipine.
- α-Adrenoceptor blocking agents:
- Produce a competitive block of α1-adrenoceptors.
- Decrease peripheral vascular resistance and lower arterial blood pressure.
- Examples of α-blockers include prazosin, doxazosin, and terazosin.
- α-/β-Adrenoceptor blocking agents:
- Block α1, β1, and β2 receptors.
- Examples of α-/β-blockers include labetalol and carvedilol.
- Centrally acting adrenergic drugs:
- Act centrally as an α2-agonist to produce inhibition of sympathetic vasomotor centers.
- Decrease sympathetic outflow to the periphery.
- Examples of centrally acting adrenergic drugs include clonidine and methyldopa.
- Vasodilators:
- Act by producing relaxation of vascular smooth muscle, primarily in arteries and arterioles.
- Decrease peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
- Examples of vasodilators include hydralazine and minoxidil.
Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against the inner walls of blood vessels, maintaining blood circulation even between heartbeats.
- Two arterial blood pressure measurements are made: systolic pressure (peak ventricular contraction) and diastolic pressure (ventricular relaxation).
Blood Pressure Measurement
- Blood pressures are reported in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), with systolic pressure written first (e.g., 120/80 mm Hg).
Factors Affecting Blood Pressure
- Cardiac output (CO) is the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per minute, determined by stroke volume (SV) and heart rate (HR).
- Peripheral resistance (PR) is the friction blood encounters in blood vessels, influenced by neural factors, renal factors, temperature, chemicals, and diet.
- The hydraulic equation of blood pressure is: BP = CO x PR.
- Many factors increase peripheral resistance, including neural factors, cold temperatures, and certain chemicals.
Neural Factors
- The autonomic nervous system plays a significant role in blood pressure regulation, with the sympathetic division causing vasoconstriction and increasing blood pressure.
- Examples of neural factors affecting blood pressure include:
- Standing up suddenly, which activates pressoreceptors and increases blood pressure.
- Decreased blood volume, which triggers the heart to beat more rapidly and increases blood pressure.
- Vigorous exercise or fright, which causes generalized vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure.
Renal Factors
- The kidneys regulate arterial blood pressure by altering blood volume.
- When blood pressure increases, the kidneys allow more water to leave the body, decreasing blood volume and blood pressure.
- Conversely, when blood pressure falls, the kidneys retain body water, increasing blood volume and blood pressure.
- Renal factors also include the release of the enzyme renin, which triggers a series of chemical reactions leading to the formation of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor.
Temperature
- Cold temperatures have a vasoconstricting effect, increasing blood pressure.
- Heat has a vasodilating effect, decreasing blood pressure.
Chemicals
- Various chemicals, including drugs, can affect blood pressure.
- Examples include:
- Epinephrine, which increases heart rate and blood pressure.
- Nicotine, which increases blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction.
- Alcohol and histamine, which decrease blood pressure by causing vasodilation.
Diet
- A diet low in salt, saturated fats, and cholesterol can help prevent hypertension.
Mechanisms of Controlling Blood Pressure
- Two overlapping control mechanisms regulate blood pressure: the baroreflex and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS).
- The baroreflex:
- Acts by changing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
- Responds to changes in blood pressure by sending signals to the heart and vasculature.
- Regulates blood pressure through vasoconstriction and increased cardiac output.
- The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS):
- Responds to reduced arterial pressure and sympathetic stimulation.
- Releases renin, which triggers a series of chemical reactions leading to the formation of angiotensin II.
- Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor that increases blood pressure.
Antihypertensive Drugs
- Diuretics:
- Lower blood pressure by depleting body sodium stores.
- Classes of diuretics include thiazide, loop, and potassium-sparing diuretics.
- Examples of diuretics include hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, and spironolactone.
- β-Adrenoreceptor blockers:
- Reduce blood pressure by decreasing cardiac output.
- May also decrease sympathetic outflow and inhibit renin release.
- Examples of β-blockers include propranolol, metoprolol, and atenolol.
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors:
- Lower blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance.
- Block the enzyme ACE, which cleaves angiotensin I to form angiotensin II.
- Examples of ACE inhibitors include captopril, enalapril, and lisinopril.
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs):
- Block the AT1 receptors, decreasing the activation of AT1 receptors by angiotensin II.
- Examples of ARBs include losartan, valsartan, and candesartan.
- Renin inhibitors:
- Act earlier in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system than ACE inhibitors or ARBs.
- Example of a renin inhibitor is aliskiren.
- Calcium channel blockers:
- Block the inward movement of calcium in the heart and smooth muscle.
- Relax vascular smooth muscle, dilating arterioles.
- Examples of calcium channel blockers include verapamil, diltiazem, and nifedipine.
- α-Adrenoceptor blocking agents:
- Produce a competitive block of α1-adrenoceptors.
- Decrease peripheral vascular resistance and lower arterial blood pressure.
- Examples of α-blockers include prazosin, doxazosin, and terazosin.
- α-/β-Adrenoceptor blocking agents:
- Block α1, β1, and β2 receptors.
- Examples of α-/β-blockers include labetalol and carvedilol.
- Centrally acting adrenergic drugs:
- Act centrally as an α2-agonist to produce inhibition of sympathetic vasomotor centers.
- Decrease sympathetic outflow to the periphery.
- Examples of centrally acting adrenergic drugs include clonidine and methyldopa.
- Vasodilators:
- Act by producing relaxation of vascular smooth muscle, primarily in arteries and arterioles.
- Decrease peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
- Examples of vasodilators include hydralazine and minoxidil.
Blood Pressure
- Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against the inner walls of blood vessels, maintaining blood circulation even between heartbeats.
- Two arterial blood pressure measurements are made: systolic pressure (peak ventricular contraction) and diastolic pressure (ventricular relaxation).
Blood Pressure Measurement
- Blood pressures are reported in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), with systolic pressure written first (e.g., 120/80 mm Hg).
Factors Affecting Blood Pressure
- Cardiac output (CO) is the amount of blood pumped out of the left ventricle per minute, determined by stroke volume (SV) and heart rate (HR).
- Peripheral resistance (PR) is the friction blood encounters in blood vessels, influenced by neural factors, renal factors, temperature, chemicals, and diet.
- The hydraulic equation of blood pressure is: BP = CO x PR.
- Many factors increase peripheral resistance, including neural factors, cold temperatures, and certain chemicals.
Neural Factors
- The autonomic nervous system plays a significant role in blood pressure regulation, with the sympathetic division causing vasoconstriction and increasing blood pressure.
- Examples of neural factors affecting blood pressure include:
- Standing up suddenly, which activates pressoreceptors and increases blood pressure.
- Decreased blood volume, which triggers the heart to beat more rapidly and increases blood pressure.
- Vigorous exercise or fright, which causes generalized vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure.
Renal Factors
- The kidneys regulate arterial blood pressure by altering blood volume.
- When blood pressure increases, the kidneys allow more water to leave the body, decreasing blood volume and blood pressure.
- Conversely, when blood pressure falls, the kidneys retain body water, increasing blood volume and blood pressure.
- Renal factors also include the release of the enzyme renin, which triggers a series of chemical reactions leading to the formation of angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor.
Temperature
- Cold temperatures have a vasoconstricting effect, increasing blood pressure.
- Heat has a vasodilating effect, decreasing blood pressure.
Chemicals
- Various chemicals, including drugs, can affect blood pressure.
- Examples include:
- Epinephrine, which increases heart rate and blood pressure.
- Nicotine, which increases blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction.
- Alcohol and histamine, which decrease blood pressure by causing vasodilation.
Diet
- A diet low in salt, saturated fats, and cholesterol can help prevent hypertension.
Mechanisms of Controlling Blood Pressure
- Two overlapping control mechanisms regulate blood pressure: the baroreflex and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS).
- The baroreflex:
- Acts by changing the activity of the sympathetic nervous system.
- Responds to changes in blood pressure by sending signals to the heart and vasculature.
- Regulates blood pressure through vasoconstriction and increased cardiac output.
- The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS):
- Responds to reduced arterial pressure and sympathetic stimulation.
- Releases renin, which triggers a series of chemical reactions leading to the formation of angiotensin II.
- Angiotensin II is a potent vasoconstrictor that increases blood pressure.
Antihypertensive Drugs
- Diuretics:
- Lower blood pressure by depleting body sodium stores.
- Classes of diuretics include thiazide, loop, and potassium-sparing diuretics.
- Examples of diuretics include hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, and spironolactone.
- β-Adrenoreceptor blockers:
- Reduce blood pressure by decreasing cardiac output.
- May also decrease sympathetic outflow and inhibit renin release.
- Examples of β-blockers include propranolol, metoprolol, and atenolol.
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors:
- Lower blood pressure by reducing peripheral vascular resistance.
- Block the enzyme ACE, which cleaves angiotensin I to form angiotensin II.
- Examples of ACE inhibitors include captopril, enalapril, and lisinopril.
- Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs):
- Block the AT1 receptors, decreasing the activation of AT1 receptors by angiotensin II.
- Examples of ARBs include losartan, valsartan, and candesartan.
- Renin inhibitors:
- Act earlier in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system than ACE inhibitors or ARBs.
- Example of a renin inhibitor is aliskiren.
- Calcium channel blockers:
- Block the inward movement of calcium in the heart and smooth muscle.
- Relax vascular smooth muscle, dilating arterioles.
- Examples of calcium channel blockers include verapamil, diltiazem, and nifedipine.
- α-Adrenoceptor blocking agents:
- Produce a competitive block of α1-adrenoceptors.
- Decrease peripheral vascular resistance and lower arterial blood pressure.
- Examples of α-blockers include prazosin, doxazosin, and terazosin.
- α-/β-Adrenoceptor blocking agents:
- Block α1, β1, and β2 receptors.
- Examples of α-/β-blockers include labetalol and carvedilol.
- Centrally acting adrenergic drugs:
- Act centrally as an α2-agonist to produce inhibition of sympathetic vasomotor centers.
- Decrease sympathetic outflow to the periphery.
- Examples of centrally acting adrenergic drugs include clonidine and methyldopa.
- Vasodilators:
- Act by producing relaxation of vascular smooth muscle, primarily in arteries and arterioles.
- Decrease peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
- Examples of vasodilators include hydralazine and minoxidil.
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