NATS 1540 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1.2: Systolic Hypertension, Angiotensin Ii Receptor Blocker, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
31 May 2020
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Drug induced cases list drugs that can cause or exacerbate hypertension. Highlight ones that you would deem clinically significant. Please briefly explain the mechanism of this side effect if known. Initiation of therapy & targets summarize the indications for initiation of pharmacotherapy outlined in the chep guidelines. Include explanations for the choice of blood pressure targets, as well as when to initiate pharmacotherapy vs. lifestyle modification. 2 3 compelling indications outline the approach to choice of pharmacotherapy in patients with hypertension (chep guidelines). Be prepared to justify the choice for first line agents for various compelling indications. 2-3b: ischemic heart disease, recent mi, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, left ventricular hypertrophy. 2 4 combination therapy discuss the role of combination therapy in the management of hypertension. Which combinations are recommended and which combinations are generally avoided? (facilitator. 2 - 5 compare and contrast the following agents with respect to: relevant pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, clinically important drug interactions, and dosing.
