Lecture 1a HTN notes PDF
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This document provides lecture notes covering Hypertension (HTN). It includes topics such as classifications, pathophysiology, potential causes of secondary hypertension, and more. The information is aimed at a professional audience and focuses on medical details about High Blood Pressure.
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OSPE HTN HTN A persistently elevated arterial blood pressure (BP). Isolated systolic hypertension ◦ DBP values < 90 mm Hg and SBP values ≥ 140 mm Hg Hypertensive crisis (BP >180/120 mm Hg) ◦ hypertensive emergency (extreme BP elevation with acute or progressing end-organ damage) ◦ hypertensive...
OSPE HTN HTN A persistently elevated arterial blood pressure (BP). Isolated systolic hypertension ◦ DBP values < 90 mm Hg and SBP values ≥ 140 mm Hg Hypertensive crisis (BP >180/120 mm Hg) ◦ hypertensive emergency (extreme BP elevation with acute or progressing end-organ damage) ◦ hypertensive urgency (high BP elevation without acute or progressing end-organ injury). Classification BP in adults (age 18 years and older) PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Primary or essential hypertension secondary. 90% of cases ◦ Humoral abnormalities: ◦ CNS ◦ Abnormalities in renal or tissue ◦ Vasodilating substances deficiency ◦ Excess vasoconstricting substances ◦ High sodium intake or lack of dietary calcium. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Secondary hypertension:
