Hypertension

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Diastolic pressure is extremely high. Uncontrollable, severe, and progressives rapidly. Has many complications
Malignant resistant hypertension
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Idiopathic
Primary hyper tension/essential
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Results from renal, endocrine disease, or pheochromocytoma. Underlying condition must be treated to reduce blood pressure
Secondary hyper tension
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Decreased blood flow through kidneys cause secretion of this molecule
Renin
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This molecule is a potent vasoconstrictor. Vasoconstriction increases peripheral vascular resistance which increases blood pressure
Angiotensin 2
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This molecule cause’s sodium and water reabsorption. This increases blood volume. Increased blood volume increases blood pressure
Aldosterone
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Molecule that stimulates secretion of aldosterone from adrenal gland
Angiotensin 2
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Secretion of this molecule results in formation of angiotensin II
renin
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Decreased blood flow to the kidney results in increased secretion of renin from the kidneys. Name 3 conditions that decrease blood flow to the kidneys
1 nephrosclerosis

2 diabetic nephropathy

3 systemic vasoconstriction
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High blood pressure causes damage to renal blood vessels. How does this affect renal blood flow?
Decreased BP systemic vasoconstriction
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High diastolic blood pressure increases workload of left ventricle. What heart condition does this cause?
Left sided CHF
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High blood pressure causes damage to cerebral arteries? What condition can result because of this damage?
Stroke
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High blood pressure damages arterial walls. When arterial walls are damaged it makes it easier for plaques to form on the arterial walls. What is this condition called?
Atherosclerosis
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High blood pressure damages retinal blood vessels. What condition does this damage cause?
Blindness
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