Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true about the etiology of hypertension?
Which of the following is true about the etiology of hypertension?
- The specific cause of hypertension is known for the majority of patients.
- The heritability of essential hypertension is estimated to be about 50%.
- Genetic factors are the sole contributing factor to the development of hypertension.
- Patients with no specific cause of hypertension are said to have secondary hypertension. (correct)
What is the estimated heritability of essential hypertension?
What is the estimated heritability of essential hypertension?
- 30% (correct)
- 70%
- 10%
- 50%
Which factors are believed to contribute to the development of hypertension?
Which factors are believed to contribute to the development of hypertension?
- Genetic factors only
- Psychological stress only
- Environmental and dietary factors only
- All of the above (correct)
According to the hydraulic equation, arterial blood pressure (BP) is directly proportionate to the product of the blood flow (cardiac output, CO) and the resistance to passage of blood through precapillary arterioles (peripheral vascular resistance, PVR) + BP=COxPVR.
According to the hydraulic equation, arterial blood pressure (BP) is directly proportionate to the product of the blood flow (cardiac output, CO) and the resistance to passage of blood through precapillary arterioles (peripheral vascular resistance, PVR) + BP=COxPVR.
Blood pressure is maintained by l Moment-to-moment regulation of cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance exerted at three anatomic sites arterioles, ______, and heart.
Blood pressure is maintained by l Moment-to-moment regulation of cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance exerted at three anatomic sites arterioles, ______, and heart.
Kidney Baroreflexes mediated by autonomic nerves (combination with humoral mechanisms, including the ______)
Kidney Baroreflexes mediated by autonomic nerves (combination with humoral mechanisms, including the ______)
Local release of ______
Local release of ______
Antihypertensive agents ______ — Thiazides: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide — High ceiling: Furosemide, etc. — K+ Sparing: Spironolactone, Amiloride ACE inhibitors — Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Perindopril, Ramipril, Fosinopril, etc. Angiotensin (AT1 receptor) blockers: Losartan
Antihypertensive agents ______ — Thiazides: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide — High ceiling: Furosemide, etc. — K+ Sparing: Spironolactone, Amiloride ACE inhibitors — Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Perindopril, Ramipril, Fosinopril, etc. Angiotensin (AT1 receptor) blockers: Losartan
According to the hydraulic equation, arterial blood pressure (BP) is directly proportionate to the product of the blood flow (cardiac output, CO) and the resistance to passage of blood through precapillary arterioles (peripheral vascular resistance, PVR) + BP=COxPVR
According to the hydraulic equation, arterial blood pressure (BP) is directly proportionate to the product of the blood flow (cardiac output, CO) and the resistance to passage of blood through precapillary arterioles (peripheral vascular resistance, PVR) + BP=COxPVR
Kidney Baroreflexes mediated by autonomic nerves (combination with humoral mechanisms, including the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system)
Kidney Baroreflexes mediated by autonomic nerves (combination with humoral mechanisms, including the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system)
Antihypertensive agents ______ — Thiazides: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide — High ceiling: Furosemide, etc. — K+ Sparing: Spironolactone, Amiloride ACE inhibitors — Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Perindopril, Ramipril, Fosinopril, etc. Angiotensin (AT1 receptor) blockers: Losartan
Antihypertensive agents ______ — Thiazides: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Indapamide — High ceiling: Furosemide, etc. — K+ Sparing: Spironolactone, Amiloride ACE inhibitors — Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Perindopril, Ramipril, Fosinopril, etc. Angiotensin (AT1 receptor) blockers: Losartan
Normal Regulation of Blood Pressu acording to the hydraulic equation, arterial blood pressub (BP) is directly proportionate to the product of the blood flow (cardiac output, CO) and the resistance to passage of blood through precapillary arterioles (peripheral vascular resistance, PVR) + BP=COxPVR w ______ is maintained by l Moment-to-moment regulation of cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance exerted at three anatomic sites arterioles, postcapillary venules (capacitance vessels), and heart.
Normal Regulation of Blood Pressu acording to the hydraulic equation, arterial blood pressub (BP) is directly proportionate to the product of the blood flow (cardiac output, CO) and the resistance to passage of blood through precapillary arterioles (peripheral vascular resistance, PVR) + BP=COxPVR w ______ is maintained by l Moment-to-moment regulation of cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance exerted at three anatomic sites arterioles, postcapillary venules (capacitance vessels), and heart.
Blood pressure is maintained by l Moment-to-moment regulation of cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance exerted at three anatomic sites arterioles, postcapillary venules (capacitance vessels), and ______.
Blood pressure is maintained by l Moment-to-moment regulation of cardiac output and peripheral vascular resistance exerted at three anatomic sites arterioles, postcapillary venules (capacitance vessels), and ______.
