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BP to make diagnosis of HTN
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140/90
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BP to make diagnosis of pre HTN
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120-139/ 80-89
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If you have a smaller cuff size - what will happen
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Increased BP
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BP =
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CO * TPR
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Patient presents with high blood pressure, decrease in visual acuity, change in mental status and seizures - diagnosis
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Hypertensive encephalopathy
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Patient presents with HTN + end organ damage- diagnosis
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Malignant HTN
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Name causes of secondary HTN - 7
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Renal disease (renovascular)
Coarctation of aorta Hyperthyroid Cushings Pheochromoctoma Hyperaldosteronism Sleep apnea |
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Molecular basis of HTN
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Endothelin
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Precursor of NO
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Arginine
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If patient has DM or CRF, BP should be ?
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130/80
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What is the difference between eclampsia and pre eclampsia
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Seizures
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