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HYPERTENSION (SECONDARY HTN (examples: originated in renal system,…
HYPERTENSION
SECONDARY HTN
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examples: originated in renal system, renoarterosclerosis
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PRIMARY (essential) HTN
90% of ppl with this, the cause is unknown
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a consistent elevation of systemic arterial blood pressure. Its a progressive cardiovascular syndrome with many causes that result in both, functional and structural changes, in the heart and vascular system.
ASSESSMENT
PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
BP
no caffeine, no smoking 30 mins before checking BP
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auscultate heart (rate,rhythm, bruits)
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INCREASED PVR, HR, SV = INCREASED BP
baroreceptors
found in arch of the aorta, in the wall of the LEFT ventricle, in the carotid SINUS (@ bification of external and internal carotid arteries)
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RAAS
decreased BP, BV, O2, Na+ and increased K+ causes JG cells to release RENIN.
renin comes into contact with ANGIOTENSINOGEN (made by the liver) converting angiotensinogen into angiotensin I
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DECREASED PVR, HR, SV = DECREASED BP
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