Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
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What is the definition of hypertension?

  • Systolic blood pressure of 160 mm Hg or higher
  • Systolic blood pressure of 120 mm Hg or higher
  • Diastolic blood pressure of 100 mm Hg or higher
  • Systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher (correct)

    • What is the primary consequence of untreated high blood pressure?

  • Damage to blood vessels and acceleration of atherosclerosis (correct)
  • Development of heart failure
  • Development of kidney disease
  • Development of diabetes

    • What is the main cause of increased peripheral vascular arteriolar smooth muscle tone?

  • Dietary factors
  • Genetic factors
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Unknown in most cases (correct)

    • What percentage of adults are affected by hypertension?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between primary and secondary hypertension?

    <p>Presence of an identifiable cause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common lifestyle factor associated with hypertension?

    <p>Lack of exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential complication of untreated hypertension?

    <p>Ischemic heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cases of hypertension are considered secondary hypertension?

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which β-blockers prevent sudden death in persons who have had a myocardial infarction?

    <p>By reducing heart rate and decreasing the risk of ventricular arrhythmias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of thiazide diuretics on blood pressure?

    <p>Decrease blood pressure by 10 to 15 mm Hg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which thiazide diuretics decrease PVR?

    <p>By decreasing sodium content in arteriolar smooth muscle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique property of nebivolol compared to other selective blockers of β1 receptors?

    <p>It increases the production of nitric oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following β-blockers is used to treat hypertension in surgical patients and in persons with hypertensive emergencies?

    <p>Esmolol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the effect of a thiazide on PVR decrease if patients ingest enough dietary sodium?

    <p>Because dietary sodium counteracts the natriuretic effect of the drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of angiotensin II in the body?

    <p>It is a vasoconstrictor that increases blood pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect of β-blockers?

    <p>Hypotension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using indapamide over hydrochlorothiazide?

    <p>Indapamide causes vasodilation via calcium channel blockade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following β-blockers has antioxidant properties?

    <p>Carvedilol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to blood pressure in normotensive individuals when there is an increase in blood pressure?

    <p>Blood pressure returns to its normal set point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of thiazide diuretics on potassium levels?

    <p>Thiazide diuretics decrease potassium levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of noncardioselective β-blockers on lipid metabolism?

    <p>They decrease high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and increase triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of a higher dosage of thiazide diuretics on blood pressure?

    <p>A higher dosage has no greater effect on blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of antihypertensive therapy?

    <p>To reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of thiazide diuretics on glucose levels?

    <p>Thiazide diuretics elevate glucose levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of patients are β-blockers no longer recommended for the initial treatment of hypertension?

    <p>Patients without other cardiovascular disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the set point at which blood pressure is controlled in hypertensive patients?

    <p>Higher than normal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of β-blockers in persons with heart failure?

    <p>They improve symptoms and survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the kidneys in regulating blood pressure?

    <p>They decrease blood pressure by increasing sodium and water excretion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are thiazide diuretics often used in combination with other types of antihypertensive agents?

    <p>Because thiazide diuretics may prevent the compensatory fluid retention evoked by another agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of angiotensin II on blood vessels?

    <p>It causes vasoconstriction and increases blood pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the indication for antihypertensive therapy in the general population at 60 years of age or older?

    <p>Systolic blood pressure (SBP) of ≥150 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of ≥90 mm Hg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism by which diuretics lower blood pressure?

    <p>They decrease the blood volume by increasing sodium and water excretion by the kidneys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do ARBs selectively block in various tissues?

    <p>Angiotensin AT1 receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should ARBs not be combined with an ACE inhibitor for the treatment of hypertension?

    <p>Due to similar mechanisms and adverse effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adverse effect of aliskiren?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is aliskiren contraindicated during pregnancy?

    <p>Due to teratogenic effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common indication for the use of ARBs as first-line agents?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of aliskiren?

    <p>Inhibition of renin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medications include hydralazine, minoxidil, and nitroprusside?

    <p>Vasodilators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of patients may benefit from the use of CCBs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System

    • Renin converts angiotensinogen to angiotensin I, which is then converted to angiotensin II by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)
    • Angiotensin II is a potent circulating vasoconstrictor, constricting both arterioles and veins, and increasing renal sodium reabsorption and blood volume, leading to an increase in blood pressure

    Regulation of Blood Pressure

    • The sympathetic system and kidneys work together to maintain arterial blood pressure within a narrow range when a person is at rest
    • They adjust blood pressure appropriately in response to postural changes and physical activity
    • In normotensive individuals, an increase in blood pressure leads to a proportional increase in sodium and water excretion by the kidneys, reducing blood volume and blood pressure
    • In hypertensive patients, the set point at which blood pressure is controlled is higher than normal, and an increase in blood pressure is not followed by a proportional increase in sodium and water excretion

    Treatment Strategies

    • The four major categories of antihypertensive drugs are diuretics, sympatholytic drugs, angiotensin inhibitors, and vasodilators
    • These drugs lower blood pressure through actions at the kidneys, sympathetic nervous system, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis, or vascular smooth muscle
    • The goal of antihypertensive therapy is to reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality
    • Antihypertensive therapy is indicated for individuals with systolic blood pressure ≥150 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg, particularly those 60 years or older

    Hypertension Overview

    • Hypertension is defined as a sustained systolic blood pressure ≥140 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mm Hg
    • Untreated hypertension damages blood vessels, accelerates atherosclerosis, and produces left ventricular hypertrophy, contributing to ischemic heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and renal failure
    • Hypertension results from increased peripheral vascular arteriolar smooth muscle tone, leading to increased arteriolar resistance and reduced capacitance of the venous system
    • In most cases, the cause of increased vascular tone is unknown
    • Elevated blood pressure is a common disorder, affecting approximately 30% of adults
    • Chronic hypertension can lead to heart disease and stroke, but early diagnosis and proper treatment can significantly decrease morbidity and mortality

    Diuretics

    • Thiazide diuretics decrease blood pressure by reducing sodium content of arteriolar smooth muscle cells, which decreases muscle contraction in response to vasopressor agents
    • Hydrochlorothiazide is a commonly used thiazide diuretic, reducing blood pressure by 10-15 mm Hg
    • Indapamide and chlorthalidone have similar efficacy, and indapamide has the additional benefit of causing vasodilation via calcium channel blockade
    • Thiazide diuretics are often used in combination with other antihypertensive agents
    • Adverse effects of thiazide diuretics include hypokalemia, which may contribute to cardiac arrhythmias and muscle weakness, as well as elevated plasma levels of glucose, uric acid, and lipids

    Beta-Blockers

    • Selective blockers of β1 receptors, such as metoprolol and atenolol, are commonly prescribed β-blockers
    • Nebivolol is a selective blocker of β1 receptors that also increases nitric oxide production, leading to vasodilation
    • β-blockers are beneficial in hypertensive patients with other cardiovascular diseases, such as coronary heart disease, heart failure, and myocardial infarction
    • Adverse effects of β-blockers include hypotension, bradycardia, fatigue, insomnia, decreased libido, and erectile dysfunction
    • Noncardioselective β-blockers may disturb lipid metabolism and impair glycemic control

    Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

    • ARBs selectively block angiotensin AT1 receptors, reducing vasoconstriction, aldosterone secretion, sodium reabsorption, and norepinephrine release
    • ARBs are often effective as monotherapy and can be combined with a diuretic, CCB, or other antihypertensive agent when greater blood pressure reduction is needed
    • Adverse effects of ARBs are similar to those of ACE inhibitors, although the risks of cough and angioedema are decreased
    • ARBs should not be combined with an ACE inhibitor for the treatment of hypertension due to similar mechanisms and adverse effects
    • ARBs are contraindicated during pregnancy

    Renin Inhibitor

    • Aliskiren is a selective renin inhibitor available for the treatment of hypertension
    • Aliskiren directly inhibits renin, acting earlier in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system than ACE inhibitors or ARBs
    • Aliskiren should not be combined with an ACE inhibitor or ARB in the treatment of hypertension
    • Adverse effects of aliskiren include diarrhea, cough, and angioedema, but less often than ACE inhibitors
    • Aliskiren is contraindicated during pregnancy and is metabolized by CYP3A4, with many drug interactions

    Vasodilators

    • Vasodilators include CCBs and other agents such as hydralazine, minoxidil, and nitroprusside
    • CCBs are used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disorders, and cardiac arrhythmias
    • CCBs are useful in hypertensive patients with diabetes or stable ischemic heart disease

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