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HYPERTENSION, initial focus on treatment should be on morning BP, then…
HYPERTENSION
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signs and symptoms
typically no symptoms, usually presents as complications (eg target organ damage)
symptoms of severe hypertension:
- headaches
- pulsating behind the eyes
- visual changes
- blurred vision
- nausea and vomiting (pressure is exerted on CNS)
may result in
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heart attack: from BP115/75mmHg, CVD risk doubles with every 20/10mmHg increase ⇨ 5mmHg decrease for systolic BP decreases risk of death from CVD by 5%
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initial focus on treatment should be on morning BP, then nocturnal BP (asian populations)