NURS 3350 Chapter 31: Med Surge chapter 31
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Based on the average of two or more accurate blood pressure measurements taken during two or more contracts with a health care provider. Primary hypertension (essential hypertension)= high blood pressure from an unidentified cause. Secondary hypertension= occurs when a cause for the high blood pressure can be identified. (cid:862) ile(cid:374)t killer(cid:863) (cid:271)e(cid:272)ause people (cid:449)ho ha(cid:448)e it are ofte(cid:374) sy(cid:373)pto(cid:373) free. Often accompanies dyslipidemia (abnormally high blood lipid levels), obesity, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, sleep apnea. Prevalence is higher in people who smoke, and in those with heart failure, and cad. Hypertension contributes to the rate at which plaque accumulates in the arteries. Gradually damages blood vessels and target organs such as the heart, kidneys, brain and eyes. Usually no other symptoms other than elevated blood pressure. Major risk factors of hypertension: smoking, elevated ldl, diabetes. Impaired renal function: obesity, physical inactivity, over 55 for men, over 65 for women, family history of cardiovascular disease.
