pre-hypertensive
120-139
80-89
Stage 1 HTN
140-159
90-99
Stage 2 HTN
> 160
> 100
systolic bp def
force that blood is pumped around BODY
diastolic def
resistance to blood flow in vessels
Mgx
<55:
ACEi/ARB
> 55 or afrocar:
CCB
THEN
ACEi/ARB + CCB
THEN
ACEi/ARB +CCB + Thiazide diuretic
Stage 1 hypertensive retinopathy features
Arteriolar narrowing
Stage 2 hypertensive retinopathy features
A/V nicking
Stage 3 hypertensive retinopathy features
Haemorrhaging
Hard exudates
Cotton wool spots
Stage 4 hypertensive retinopathy features
Papilloedema