def. HT
present when the benefits of Tx outweigh the SE
- generally 140/90
25% of adult pop, 70% by age 80
2 stages of HT
2. >160/100
2 cat. of HT
patho of isolated systolic
3 epi features of essential HT
pathogenetic factors involved
what is role of genes
polygenic, but related to fams and twins
what is race factor
blacks
what causes MAP to increase
2 main systems that get activated and what activates them
2 issues with endothelial dysfunction
what is renal contribution
what is effect of obesity
peripheral insulin resistant
what are vessel wall changes
*** 5 causes of secondary HT
what is effect of renal parenchymal probs
2 main causes of renal A stenosis
when to suspect renal A sten
Dx for stenosis
imaging - only if a cand. for revasc
Tx for stenosis
- meds
3 major endo dysfunctions that can lead to HT
what happens in coarctation
- HT in arms, hypo in legs
what drugs can lead to HT
prescribed - OCP - NSAIDS - steroid - EPO - cyclosporine, tacrolimus other - cocaine - EtOH - licorice
2 main reasons HT is bad for you