Hypertension

Stage 1 HTN defined as:

Stage 2 HTN is defined as:

BP = [SV x HR] x ?    (SV x HR = CO)

What is target BP for patients with uncomplicated HTN or target organ damage or CV disease

What is target BP for patients with DM or CKD?

What is target BP for patients with proteinuria (> 1 g/day)?

What constitutes a hypertensive EMERGENCY?

Which 2 agents are used in MOST hypertensive emergencies?

Initial goal in hypertensive emergencies is to reduce MAP by no more than ____% within minutes to hours. Reach a goal BP of _______ mm Hg within 2-6 horus

Which 3 agents are used to treat hypertensive URGENCIES?

Is IV or PO therapy preferred in hypertensive urgencies?

T/F: Immediate lowering of BP is required in hypertensive urgencies.
True False

First dose syncopal episode as well as priapism is associated with which anti-HTN drug class?