SFOS 29

Prehypertension values

120-139 / 80-89 mmHg
Stage I hypertension values

140-159 / 90-99 mmHg
Stage II hypertension values

160+ / 100+
Essential vs Secondary hypertension
- Essential - cause unknown, CO normal, TPR increased, increased afterload
- Secondary - cause known (4-6% of cases)
Secondary hypertension causes
- Renovascular hypertention (renal artery stenosis)
- Renal Parenchymal Disease
- Primary Aldosteronism
- Pheochromocytoma
- Coarctation of Aorta
- Oral Contraceptives
Essential hypertension theories
- Renal hypothesis
- Salt hypothesis (increased volume)
- Vaso-dilator/constrictor imbalance
- Genetics (polygenic)
Resetting of arterial baroreceptors

Resetting in hypertension to maintain higher blood pressure

Also, resetting of urine output vs. blood pressure

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SFOS 29

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SFOS 29

Updated

2011-04-18T02:13:40Z

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