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PASS causes traumatic damage to the endothelium of the arteries. - ANSWER Hypertension
In HTN which organs have arteries that are at particular risk for damage? - ANSWER Brain, Heart, Eyes, Kidneys
Which problem causes a myocardial infarction or heart attack? - ANSWER An occlusion of a coronary artery (most commonly from a thrombus)
A patient has what kind of HTN if their BP is consistently >130/80. It is also idiopathic, common and "silent killer" - ANSWER Primary/Essential
What kind of HTN results from other diseased or disorders such as; renal disease; endocrine disorder; pheochromocytoma - ANSWER Secondary
This kind of HTN is severe, rapidly progressing; uncontrolled Diastolic pressure is extremely high Many complications - ANSWER Malignant/ Resistant
What type of HTN has manifestations of: asymptomatic, Vague (Fatigue, Malaise, Morning headache) - ANSWER Essential
What type of HTN has risk factors such as: age, sex, heredity, lifestyle -
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What type of HTN has complications of Sclerosis, narrowing of vessels, Atheroma formation - ANSWER Essential
The following all cause what cardiovascular problem?Myocardial infarction (L ventricle) CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) HTN (Hypertension) Chronic lung disease (R ventricle needs to work harder to push blood through pulmonary circulation if there is an obstructive lung disease.Valve problems (heat has to maintain CO, if it can't it is going to pump harder to compensate) - ANSWER Heart Failure
The Patho of failure is when the heart is unable to pump sufficient blood to meet metabolic needs of the body - ANSWER Heart
The compensatory mechanisms of failure is; Renin & Aldosterone secretion (vasoconstriction & blood volume is increased) SNS response (increases HR/vasoconstriction epinephrine and norepinephrine) Cardiac hypertrophy (increased size of the heart) - ANSWER Heart
Complications of failure are; -Cardiogenic shock -Acute pulmonary edema -Organ failure - ANSWER Heart
What side of heart failure results from an MI, Valve stenosis, and HTN(has to push the afterload) - ANSWER Left sided
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