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Patho Exam 2
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Pathology
Undergraduate 3
09/24/2014

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In what population is hypertension most common in?
Definition

Younger men

Blacks 

The elderely

People from lower socioeconomic groups

Term
What is primary hypertension also known as?
Definition
Essential hypertension
Term
What percentage of primary hypertension has no identifiable cause?
Definition
%95
Term
What causes primary hypertension?
Definition

Chronic elevation in the blood pressure

the kidney and its role in regulating ECF (extracellular fluid)

Term

When the elevation of blood pressure results from another disorder (i.e. kidney disease) it is known as:

Definition
Seconday Hypertension
Term

T/F

 

 

secondary hypertension can be corrected or cured by surgery or specific medical treatment

 

Definition
True
Term
Secondary hypertension is seen the most in what population?
Definition
In people younger than 30 and older than 50
Term
The most common form if high blood pressure in infants and children
Definition
Secondary hypertension
Term
Largest Cause Of Secondary Hypertension
Definition
Renal Disease
Term
What is renovascular hypertension
Definition

hypertension caused by reduced renal blood flow and activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone mechanism



This means that the affected kidney releases excessive amounts of renin, increasing circulating levels of angiotensin II → acts as a vasoconstrictor to increase peripheral vascular resistance and as a stimulus for increased aldosterone levels and sodium retention by the kidney

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What are the two types of renovascular disease?
Definition

Atherosclerosis of the proximal renal artery (renal artery stenosis)

and

Fibromuscular dysplasia

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