Cardio Drugs

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Blood pressure of 140/90 or higher.. stays elevated

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hypertension

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a systolic blood pressure of 120-139, and a diastolic pressure of 80-89

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prehypertension

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for many older adults .... pressure gives the most accurate diagnosis of hypertension

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systolic

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hypertension that has no known cause: also known as essential or idiopathic

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primary hypertension

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hypertension with a known cause

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secondary hypertension

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primary causes of secondary hypertension

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kidney disease, tumors, abnormal adrenal glands

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DASH diet

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• low in saturated fats
• low in total fat
• rich in fruits, vegetables
• low-fat dairy

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hypertension algorithm

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An increase in the diameter of blood vessels, which increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure.

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vasodilation

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Produced or originating from within a cell or organism.

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endogenous (angiotension 1 and ACE )

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Any severe elevation in blood pressure (usually a diastolic pressure greater than 130 mm Hg) with or without damage to internal organs or other structures, e.g., brain, heart, aorta, kidneys.

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hypertensive emergency

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Agents used in hypertensive emergencies include

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sodium nitroprusside, nitroglycerin, labetalol, and enalaprilat.

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Hypotension occurring when a person assumes an upright position after getting up from a bed or chair. (systolic drop of 10 or more)

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orthostatic hypotension

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risk of hip fracture increase by .......... for elderly when ....... where started

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50%...... antihypertensives (falling due to orthostatic hypotension)

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Calcium channel blockers (CCB)

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• disrupt the movement of calcium through calcium channels
• best against large vessel stiffness

  alter heart rate, to prevent cerebral vasospasm, and reduce chest pain caused by angina pectoris

• "-dipine"

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Beta blockers

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• cardiac arrhythmias, protecting the heart from a second heart attack (M.I.) after a first heart attack (secondary prevention), and, hypertension.
• block action of adrenaline & noradrenalineBeta blockers interfere with the binding to the receptor of epinephrine and other stress hormones, and weaken the effects of stress hormones.
• "olol"

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angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor)

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• relax blood vessels, as well as a decrease blood vol., which leads to lower B.P. and decreased oxygen demand from the heart.
• block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II
• "pril"

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

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• treatment of hypertension where the pt. is intolerant of A.C.E. inhibitors
• block the activation of Angiotensin II
• causes vasodilation,reduces secretion of vasopressin and reduces production and secretion of aldosterone (lower b.p.)
• "tan"