lOMoARcPSD|52690394
Medical Surgical
Exam summary
, lOMoARcPSD|52690394
MedSurg1 Exam 3
Hypertension / Ch 32
What is hypertension? A modifiable that can lead to the development of cardiovascular disease.
(TABLE 32.2)
Category Systolic Diastolic
Normal <120 And <80
Elevated 120-129 And <80
Stage 1 130-139 Or 80-89
Stage 2 ≥140 Or ≥90
Primary-elevated BP without an identified cause.
Secondary-elevated BP with a specific cause that can be identified and corrected.
S&S: fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, angina, dyspnea
Complications- target organs: brain, peripheral vessels, kidneys, eyes
Medical Surgical
Exam summary
, lOMoARcPSD|52690394
MedSurg1 Exam 3
Hypertension / Ch 32
What is hypertension? A modifiable that can lead to the development of cardiovascular disease.
(TABLE 32.2)
Category Systolic Diastolic
Normal <120 And <80
Elevated 120-129 And <80
Stage 1 130-139 Or 80-89
Stage 2 ≥140 Or ≥90
Primary-elevated BP without an identified cause.
Secondary-elevated BP with a specific cause that can be identified and corrected.
S&S: fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, angina, dyspnea
Complications- target organs: brain, peripheral vessels, kidneys, eyes
