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What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as essential hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases are classified as essential hypertension?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension related to renal disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of secondary hypertension related to renal disorders?
Which condition is classified as an adrenal dependent cause of hypertension?
Which condition is classified as an adrenal dependent cause of hypertension?
What is one potential emergency situation related to adrenal dependent causes of hypertension?
What is one potential emergency situation related to adrenal dependent causes of hypertension?
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Which of the following is a thyroid dependent cause of hypertension?
Which of the following is a thyroid dependent cause of hypertension?
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What is the effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors on blood pressure values necessary for effective natriuresis?
What is the effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors on blood pressure values necessary for effective natriuresis?
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Which of the following mechanisms primarily controls peripheral vascular resistance?
Which of the following mechanisms primarily controls peripheral vascular resistance?
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What contributes to microvascular remodeling and arteriolar damage leading to hypertension?
What contributes to microvascular remodeling and arteriolar damage leading to hypertension?
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In cases of primary aldosteronism, what is generally observed in the levels of renin?
In cases of primary aldosteronism, what is generally observed in the levels of renin?
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What are early indicators of hypertension and target-organ damage?
What are early indicators of hypertension and target-organ damage?
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What percentage of patients with hypertension is estimated to have secondary hypertension with an identifiable cause?
What percentage of patients with hypertension is estimated to have secondary hypertension with an identifiable cause?
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Which of the following risk factors is NOT mentioned as being associated with hypertension?
Which of the following risk factors is NOT mentioned as being associated with hypertension?
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What is a key renal mechanism for blood pressure (BP) control?
What is a key renal mechanism for blood pressure (BP) control?
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Chronic activation of the RAAS has what effect on the pressure–natriuresis curve?
Chronic activation of the RAAS has what effect on the pressure–natriuresis curve?
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Which of these conditions is associated with an increased risk due to hypertension?
Which of these conditions is associated with an increased risk due to hypertension?
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What type of hypertension accounts for the majority of cases?
What type of hypertension accounts for the majority of cases?
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What role do the kidneys play in the regulation of blood pressure?
What role do the kidneys play in the regulation of blood pressure?
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What is one consequence of hypertension if left uncontrolled?
What is one consequence of hypertension if left uncontrolled?
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Which condition is characterized by gradual onset and often associated with obesity?
Which condition is characterized by gradual onset and often associated with obesity?
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What is a characteristic feature of secondary hypertension?
What is a characteristic feature of secondary hypertension?
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Which of the following conditions is classified as irreversible?
Which of the following conditions is classified as irreversible?
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Which of these conditions is associated with hypertensive mediated organ damage?
Which of these conditions is associated with hypertensive mediated organ damage?
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What symptom is least likely to be associated with secondary hypertension?
What symptom is least likely to be associated with secondary hypertension?
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Which mechanism is a common iatrogenic cause of hypertension?
Which mechanism is a common iatrogenic cause of hypertension?
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What is a characteristic feature of essential hypertension?
What is a characteristic feature of essential hypertension?
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Which of the following is considered a reversible cause of hypertension?
Which of the following is considered a reversible cause of hypertension?
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What is considered an indication of postural hypotension?
What is considered an indication of postural hypotension?
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Which condition is more frequently observed in women with respect to hypertension?
Which condition is more frequently observed in women with respect to hypertension?
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How is diastolic blood pressure most accurately measured using Korotkoff sounds?
How is diastolic blood pressure most accurately measured using Korotkoff sounds?
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What is a characteristic of automated office blood pressure measurement?
What is a characteristic of automated office blood pressure measurement?
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What is the significance of an inter-arm difference in blood pressure measurements?
What is the significance of an inter-arm difference in blood pressure measurements?
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What is the definition of white-coat hypertension?
What is the definition of white-coat hypertension?
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Which of the following best describes systolic blood pressure?
Which of the following best describes systolic blood pressure?
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Which of the following is correct regarding the measurement of diastolic blood pressure under specific conditions?
Which of the following is correct regarding the measurement of diastolic blood pressure under specific conditions?
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Study Notes
Hypertension
- Associated with 3-4 times increased risk of:
- Coronary artery disease
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Heart failure (mostly HF with preserved LVEF)
- Atrial fibrillation
- Stroke
- Peripheral artery disease
- Renal failure
Pathophysiology of Hypertension
- The majority of patients have essential hypertension (cause unknown)
- Estimated 10% have secondary hypertension with an identifiable cause (e.g. renal or endocrine problems)
- Complex interactions between environmental, behavioral factors, genes, hormones, and multiple organ systems (renal, cardiovascular, and central nervous system) are involved
- Vascular and immune mechanisms also play a role
- Dysregulation of these processes leads to the development of hypertension, which can lead to hypertensive-mediated organ damage (HMOD)
Renal Mechanisms in Hypertension
- Kidneys are key regulators of blood pressure and impaired renal function leads to hypertension.
- Two significant mechanisms are the pressure-natriuresis relationship and the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS).
- Pressure-natriuresis reflects the kidney's ability to balance sodium excretion with dietary intake to maintain normal blood pressure.
- In healthy individuals, the RAAS is activated by low sodium intake, stimulating renal sodium reabsorption, preserving intravascular volume and blood pressure.
- High sodium intake leads to suppression of the RAAS to facilitate sodium excretion.
- Chronic RAAS activation shifts the curve to the right, requiring higher blood pressure values to excrete similar sodium loads.
- ACE inhibitors or ARBs shift the curve to the left, reducing blood pressure.
- Impaired tubular ion transport leads to salt-sensitive hypertension with volume retention.
- Renal vasoconstriction can lead to renal ischemia, stimulating inflammation, increasing reactive oxygen species, contributing to microvascular remodeling, damage, and hypertension.
The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS)
- Plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure.
- Excessive activation of the RAAS can lead to hypertension
- Primary causes of RAAS activation:
- Primary adrenal adenomas, hyperplasia
- Increased aldosterone, decreased renin
- Secondary causes of RAAS activation:
- Congestive heart failure
- Renal disease
- Pregnancy Increased renin and aldosterone levels
Autonomic Nervous System Activities
- Plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure
- Sympathetic nervous system stimulation increases heart rate and blood pressure
- Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation decreases heart rate and blood pressure
Vascular Mechanisms in Hypertension
- Structural and functional changes in small and large arteries play a role in the pathophysiology of hypertension.
- Peripheral vascular resistance is controlled mainly at the level of small arteries and arterioles.
- Endothelial dysfunction and vascular remodeling are early signs of hypertension and target-organ damage.
- These vascular alterations both initiate and maintain hypertension, therefore, are both a cause and consequence of high blood pressure.
Causes of Hypertension
- Essential hypertension: 92-94% of cases
- Secondary hypertension: 6-8% of cases
- Renal: 4-5%
- Miscellaneous: ~2%
- Endocrine: 1-2%
Secondary Hypertension due to Renal Disorders
- Chronic pyelonephritis
- Acute and chronic glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Renal artery stenosis
- Arterial nephrosclerosis
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Renin-secreting tumors
Endocrine Causes of Hypertension
Adrenal Dependent Causes
- Pheochromocytoma
- Primary aldosteronism
- Hyperdeoxycorticosteronism:
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (11β hydroxylase/17α hydroxylase deficiency)
- Deoxycorticosterone-producing tumor
- Primary cortisol resistance
- Cushing syndrome
AME/11β-HSD Deficiency
- Genetic:
- Type I AME
- Acquired:
- Licorice or carbenoxolone ingestion (Type I AME)
- Cushing syndrome (Type II AME)
Thyroid Dependent Causes
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
Parathyroid Dependent Causes
- Hyperparathyroidism
Pituitary Dependent Causes
- Acromegaly
- Cushing disease
Reversible and Irreversible Causes of Secondary Hypertension
Reversible Causes
- Renal:
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Chronic renal failure due to pyelonephritis
- Acute renal disease
- Renal parenchymal disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Renin-producing tumors
- Endocrine
- Vascular:
- Aortic Coarctation
- Vasculitis:
- Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN)
- Scleroderma
- Takayasu Arteritis
- Iatrogenic Toxic:
- Glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, decongestants, liquorice, alcohol
Irreversible Causes
- Renal:
- Chronic renal failure
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Monogenic syndromes:
- Gitelman
- Liddle
- Barter syndrome
Essential Hypertension
- Onset in 30s and 40s
- Gradual onset
- Gradual progression of hypertension, requiring the addition of medications over time
- Lack of severe end-organ damage
- Family history
- Often associated with obesity
- Lack of signs and symptoms of secondary causes
- Lack of laboratory evidence of secondary causes
Secondary Hypertension
- Hypertension onset at age extremes (over 50)
- Lack of family history
- Refractory (resistant) hypertension
- Rapid onset of severe hypertension
- More severe hypertension-mediated organ damage (e.g. Grade III/IV retinopathy, left ventricular hypertrophy, CHF, CKD)
- Signs and symptoms of secondary etiologies
- Laboratory evidence of secondary etiologies
Clinical Consequences of Hypertension
- Longstanding hypertension causes organ damage, leading to cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and renal disease.
- Evidence of HMOD typically indicates long-standing elevated blood pressure or hypertension, and confers increased risk with regards to CVD.
- Untreated HMOD can progress from asymptomatic to symptomatic, resulting in overt CVD events.
Hypertensive Mediate Organ Damage (HMOD)
- Includes damage to the heart, vasculature, brain, kidneys, and eyes
- Both structural and functional changes due to hypertension can differ between men and women.
Blood Pressure Measurement
- Systolic blood pressure (SBP): arterial blood pressure during systole (max pulsatile pressure).
- Measured at the onset of the first Korotkoff sound.
- Diastolic blood pressure (DBP): arterial blood pressure during diastole (min pulsatile pressure).
- Measured at the time of disappearance of the Korotkoff sounds (fifth sound).
- Fourth sound is considered as DBP if no fifth sound is heard.
- Inter-arm difference: SBP difference of >10 mmHg when measured sequentially in each arm.
- Postural/orthostatic hypotension: decrement of ≥20 mmHg in SBP and/or ≥10 mmHg in DBP when measured in the standing position.
Office Blood Pressure Measurement
- Office BP can be measured manually or with automated devices.
- Automated office blood pressure can be conducted in a setting attended by a healthcare professional or unattended.
- White coat hypertension: BP that is above the threshold for diagnosing hypertension in the office but below the threshold in home/ambulatory settings.
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This quiz explores key concepts related to hypertension, including risk factors, pathophysiology, and renal mechanisms involved in blood pressure regulation. Understand how essential and secondary hypertension can lead to serious health complications. Test your knowledge on this critical health topic.
