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| Renin Release affected by various factors |
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Definition
low volume pressure
increase Na+ filtration in kidney
SNS
circulating factors: K+,Angiotensin II, Atrial natriuretic peptides |
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| Aldosterone has three effects |
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Definition
increased K+ excretion
decreased Na+ excretion
negative feedback on Renin |
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| Insulin resistance causes HTN; Four possible mechanisms |
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Definition
it stimulates SNS
it causes hypertrophy of smooth muscle
it increase renal Na+ retention
it modifies cellular ion transfer causing increase in intracellular Ca+ |
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Term
| Abnormal salt handling by the kidney leading to elevated levels of circulating ___________________ that can lead to accumulation of intracellular calcium |
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Definition
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| what is the initial drug therapy for HTN? what stage HTN would get this durg? |
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Definition
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| what condition benefits the most by controlling HTN? |
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Definition
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Term
| BP Measurement Techniques in office |
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Definition
| 5 min apart for 2 times sitting in a chair. confirm elevated reading in contralateral arm |
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| what technique is Indicated for evaluation of “white-coat” HTN. |
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Term
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Definition
| Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs |
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Term
| BBs should be generally avoided in patients |
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Definition
| Asthma, reactive airway disease, second or third degree heart block |
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Term
| thiazide diuretics should be avoided in |
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Definition
| pt with gout or pt with hx of hyponatremia |
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| ACEIs and ARBs are contraindicated |
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Definition
| pregnant or about to be pregnant |
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