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HTN - Coggle Diagram
HTN
Risk factors
age
race
genetics
tobacco use
alcohol use
stress
diet
sedentary lifestyle
obesity
Sleep apnea
complications
target organ damage
kidney dysfunction/ failure
CAD
Stroke/ transient ischemic attacks
retinopathy
Collaborative treatment
Diet
exercise
reduce salt intake
anti-hypertensives
smoking cessation
Signs and symptoms
frequently asymptomatic prior to target organ damage
head ache
dizziness
nose bleed
symptoms related to underlying cause in secondary
Pathophysiology
Primary has no identifiable underlying cause
Secondary HTN is a byproduct of another underlying cause
Sustained elevated pressure can damage delicate tissues leading to target organ damage
labs and diagnostics
sequential BP
normal <120/ <80 elevated 120-129/ <80 stage 1 130-139/ 80-89 stage 2 >140/ >90