Hypertension Lecture Notes PDF
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These lecture notes cover hypertension including primary and secondary forms of the condition, modifiable risk factors, and the importance of sodium. The notes also describe classification ranges for blood pressure and examine topics such as the action of ACE inhibitors. These notes provide a strong basis for understanding the pathophysiology of hypertension.
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Define Primary and Secondary Hypertension Importance of Modifiable Risk Factors in Managing Hypertension 1. Primary Hypertension Slide Reference:...
Define Primary and Secondary Hypertension Importance of Modifiable Risk Factors in Managing Hypertension 1. Primary Hypertension Slide Reference: Hypertension (Cont.), Slide 19 "Lifestyle modifications are first and most important prevention and treatment Slide Reference: Hypertension (Cont.), Slide 16-17 strategy." "Interventions include dietary changes, increasing physical activity, weight loss, and "Idiopathic disorder; most common form of hypertension." reducing sodium intake." "Subtypes: Isolated systolic hypertension, isolated diastolic hypertension, combined systolic and Know Blood Pressure Classification Ranges (Normal, Prehypertension, Stage 1, Stage 2) diastolic hypertension." Slide Reference: Hypertension (Cont.), Table 16.2 Normal:
