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| What is essential hypertension? |
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Definition
| hypertension from an unknown cause |
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| Are most cases of hypertension essential hypertension? |
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| What is secondary hypertension |
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Definition
hypertension linked to a specific cause, such as renal disease, adrenal disease and/or drug-induced hypertension |
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| What drugs can increase blood pressure levels? |
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Definition
corticosteroids
excessive alcohol
NSAIDs
ACTH
Amphetamines
Appetite suppressants
Caffeine
Cyclosporine.....A LOT OF DRUGS |
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Term
| Classification of hypertension in adults |
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Definition
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Start with two drugs, usually a thiazide-type diuretic and ACE-I, or ARB, or BB, or CCB |
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Term
| Are beta blockers 1st line for general CAD prevention? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is considered a CAD risk? |
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Definition
Having diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, known CADA or CAD equivalent (carotid artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm), or a 10-year Framingham risk schore > 10% |
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| When is lifestyle modifications recommended? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the BP goal for those with hypertension |
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Definition
<140/90 unless patient has DM or CKD, then BP goal is < 130/80 |
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Term
Name first line treatment for Heart Failure, S/P MI, High risk of CAD, Diabetes, CKD, and recurrent stroke prevention |
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Definition
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| What is recommended for general CAD prevention? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is recommended for High CAD risk |
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Definition
| ACEI or ARB or CCB or thiazide diuretic or combo |
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Term
| What is recommended for stable angina? |
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Definition
| Beta-Blocker and ACEI or ARB |
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Term
| What is recommended for Unstable Angina/NSTEMI |
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Definition
Beta-blocker (if patient is hemodynamically stable) and ACEI or ARBs |
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Term
| What is recommended for SEMI |
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Definition
| Beta-blocker (if patient is hemodynamically stable) and ACEI or ARBs |
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Term
| What is recommended for LVD |
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Definition
ACEI or ARB and beta blocker and aldosterone antagonist and thiazide or loop diuretic and hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate (black patients) |
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Definition
| Statment. Not a question. |
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| Name lifestyle modifications? |
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