Hypertension

Question 1

How can calculate mean arterial pressure?

Answer 1

diastolic + 1/3 pulse pressure

Question 2

How can blood pressure be measured?

Answer 2

sphygmomanonmeter with auscultation

Question 3

What is false hypertension?

Answer 3

stress visiting GP can increase b.p. leading to false diagnosis

Question 4

Define essential hypertension

Answer 4

a blood pressure which os associated with significant cardiovascular risk

Question 5

What can cause secondary hypertension?

Answer 5

renal disease, renovascular disease 
conn's syndrome 
cushing's syndrome 
hyperthyroidism 
phaeochromocytoma 
pregnancy 
drugs

Question 6

what are the consequences of hypertension?

Answer 6

left ventricular hypertrophy
increased risk of MI and stroke
development of renal impairment
development of chronic heart failure

Question 7

What are the goals of treatment for hypertension?

Answer 7

low side effects when taking drugs

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