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Introduction III Benefits of Treating to Target. Older than 60 with isolated systolic hypertension (SBP 160 mm Hg and DBP < 90 mm Hg) 36% reduction in the risk of stroke 25% reduction in the risk of coronary events. Hypertension. 1. Primary - 90% of all cases
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Introduction IIIBenefits of Treating to Target • Older than 60 with isolated systolic hypertension (SBP 160 mm Hg and DBP < 90 mm Hg) • 36% reduction in the risk of stroke • 25% reduction in the risk of coronary events
Hypertension 1. Primary - 90% of all cases - cause unknown - “essential” or “idiopathic” Benign gradual onset with prolonged course Malignant abrupt with short course can be fatal severely damages
Hypertension 2. Secondary cause identifiable - C.V., renal, pregnancy, drugs, corticosteroids - retain Na & H2O
Hypertension Isolated hypertension: If the patient has increased systolic BP with normal diastolic BP
Complications • Heart - CAD - atherosclerotic changes Angina, M.I., ( C.A. blood flow) CHF - afterload, O2 need Arrhythmias • Brain - stroke microaneurysms hemorrhage
Complications • Kidneys renal failure • Eyes visual disturbances blindness • Peripheral Vessels intermittent claudication dissecting aortic aneurysm
Mechanisms of 1° Hypertension 1. Overactive SNS stimulation - excite with nonepinephrine - contractions - vasoconstriction with workload & B/P
Mechanisms of 1° Hypertension 2. Na & H2O retention by kidneys - excessive secretion of renin - H2O & Na retained - volume & perfusion = B/P - Most likely cause
Hypertension • Causes are however numerous & interrelated - environment - psychological - physiologic
Hypertension • No obvious changes at first • Changes widespread with time • Large vessels sclerosed (narrowed) • Small vessel damage
Vasoconstriction heart contractions (afterload) to maintain C.O. chronic overwork L.V. hypertrophy coronary insufficiency M.I.
Con’t LVF eventually renal perfusion Na & H2O retention blood flow to kidneys, heart, eyes, brain Progressive Impairment
Secondary Hypertension Causes are numerous • diabetes • glomerulonephritis • corticosteroid Rx • Drugs - BCP - Amphetamines - Estrogens - Thyroid hormones
Secondary Hypertension Causes are numerous • ICP • anemia • aortic regurgitation
Secondary Hypertension Mechanisms 1. secretion catecholamines 2. release renin 3. Na & blood volume Dx: B/P high over severalreadings averages >140 > 90
Assessment 1. Extent of organ involvement 2. Presence of C.V. risk factors 3. ID type
History • Family Hx • Diabetes • Previous B/P • results of hypertensives • angina, dyspnea hx • use of BCP, alcohol, steroids, diet pills
History con’t • Weight gain • Na intake • stress, cultural food practices • Risk factors chol. Obesity history of exercise
Physical Exam • Retina edema, hemorrhage • Neck distended veins, bruit • Heart HR, murmurs • Extremities p.p., edema
Interventions • Nonpharmacological - weight reduction - exercise - Na - relaxation - monthly BP checks - Ethol, coffee - smoking cessation
Non Pharmacologic Recommendations for HypertensionLifestyle: Dietary Dietary Sodium For age over 44, Restricted to a target range of 90-130 mmol/day. (Limitation of salt additives and foods with excessive added salt) Hypertensive patient Fresh fruits, Vegetables, Low fat dairy products, Low fat diet, in accordance with Canada's Guide to Healthy Eating Dietary Potassium Daily dietary intake ≥ 60 mmol Calcium supplementation No conclusive studies for hypertension Magnesium supplementation No conclusive studies for hypertension Jan 18, 2001
Pharmacological Diastolic > 95 1. Diuretics a) thiazides - promote excretion Na & H2O - Diuril, hydrodiuril - hypokalemia possible b) loop diuretics - loop of Henle - minimize H2O & Na reabsorption - Lasix
Pharmacological Diastolic > 95 1. Diuretics c) Potassium sparing - promote H2O & Na excretion - hyperkalemia - aldactone 2. Sympatholytic Agents - interrupt activity SNS with renin activity - catapres & aldomet
Pharmacological Diastolic >95 3. Vasodilators - dilate peripheral blood vessels - Apresoline, minipres 4. Angiotension converting enzyme inhibitor - inhibit Angio 1 to Angio 2 - afterload i.e. captopril
Pharmacological Diastolic >95 5. Ca channel blockers - C.O. & rate - nipedine
Hypertensive CrisisReduction in BP needed stat • Malignant hypertension • hypertensive encephalopathy - LOC • heart failure • toxemia • dissecting aneurysm • intracranial hemorrhage
Interventions for Crisis ICU IV Drugs Monitoring Continuous EKG
Management Long-term • Assess Knowledge - disease process - consequences - administration drugs - diet - exercise - home monitoring • Compliance • Ineffective coping
Drugs • Never dose • Never miss dose • Take on time • Side effects • Never discontinue
Hypotensive Alert • Lie down with legs elevated • No hot baths • No excessive alcohol
Reasons for Noncompliance • Asymptomatic • Difficult lifestyle changes • Annoying side effects • Costs