Hypertension diagnosis and management — Flashcards

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Patients with scleroderma can present with a sclerodermal renal crisis, which is an intense renal failure that causes _____

The first line treatment for hypercholesterolemia (LDL) is with lifestyle modification and _____

In patients with hypertension and what comorbidity should ACE inhibitors / ARBs become first line?_____

Hypertensive retinopathy revolves around retinal damage due to chronic _____ hypertension

What is the most common cause of secondary hypertension in elderly males? _____

_____ hypertension (5-10% of cases) is due to an identifiable etiology

What is Ebstein's anomaly?

Arteries involved in Medial Medullary Syndrome

Pathophysiology of migraine headache

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What is the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Hyperlipidemia Type IIa)?

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Hypertension diagnosis and management Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: Patients with scleroderma can present with a sclerodermal renal crisis, which is an intense renal failure that causes _____

Answer: hypertensive emergency

Flashcard 2: The first line treatment for hypercholesterolemia (LDL) is with lifestyle modification and _____

Answer: statins

Flashcard 3: In patients with hypertension and what comorbidity should ACE inhibitors / ARBs become first line?_____

Answer: Hypertension with Diabetes Mellitus

Flashcard 4: Hypertensive retinopathy revolves around retinal damage due to chronic _____ hypertension

Answer: uncontrolled

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Flashcard 5: What is the most common cause of secondary hypertension in elderly males? _____

Answer: Atherosclerosis

Flashcard 6: _____ hypertension (5-10% of cases) is due to an identifiable etiology

Answer: Secondary

Flashcard 7: What is Ebstein's anomaly?

Answer: atrialized right ventricle

Flashcard 8: Arteries involved in Medial Medullary Syndrome

Answer: stroke in paramedian branches of ASA and/or vertebral arteries

Extra: Features: 1. Ipsilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy (tongue deviation to side of lesion) 2. Contralateral hemiparesis (pyramidal tract) 3. Contralateral loss of proprioception/vibration (medial lemniscus)

Flashcard 9: Pathophysiology of migraine headache

Answer: irritation of CN 5, meninges, and/or blood vessels

Extra: Involves activation of the trigeminovascular system. Pathogenesis: Release of substance P, CGRP, and vasoactive peptides. Clinical features: Pulsating unilateral headache; 4-72 hr duration; +/- nausea, photophobia, phonophobia, aura. Treatment: - Abortive: Triptans, NSAIDs - Prophylactic: Propranolol, Topiramate, Amitriptyline

Flashcard 10: What is the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Hyperlipidemia Type IIa)?

Answer: Defect: LDL receptor mutation (autosomal dominant) Lab findings: Elevated LDL and Total Cholesterol Clinical features: Severe atherosclerotic disease, Tendon xanthomas, Corneal arcus, early MI

Extra: Familial Hypercholesterolemia (Type IIa) is characterized by a deficiency or defect in the LDL receptors, leading to decreased clearance of LDL from the blood. Heterozygotes: Cholesterol around 300 mg/dL. Homozygotes (rare): Cholesterol >700 mg/dL, MI can occur in childhood.

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