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1Blood Pressure = ? x ?B/P = cardiac outpu (CO) x systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
2Essential (Primary) HTN CausesNo Obvious. Develops over years
3Secondary HTN CausesKidney problems
Adrenal gland tumors
Thyroid problems (cushing = H cortisol)
Congenital heart defects (Coartation of Aorta)
Meds: Birth Control Pills, Sudafed, NSAIDs
ETOH abuse or chronic ETOH use
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
4Faster lifestyle changes to stop HTN#1 smoking
#2 diet
#3 weight loss
5DASH dietdietary approach to stop hypertension
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