JNC-8 Guidelines of Hypertension

Types of Hypertension

 Primary (essential) hypertension-, there's no identifiable cause

of high BP

 Secondary hypertension- High BP caused by an underlying

condition

 Obstructive sleep apnea

 Kidney problems
 Adrenal gland tumors
 Thyroid problems
 Certain defects you're born with (congenital) in blood vessels
 Certain medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies,
decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers and some
prescription drugs
 Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines
 Resistant hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial hypertension
Reno vascular hypertension
Malignant Hypertension
Gestational Hypertension (PIH)
Isolated systolic hypertension

Ref: text book-(harisons principles of internal medicine)

 Non modifiable risk

• Age & Sex

• Race
• Family history
Who are at risk of hypertension

Ref:NEJM(new England jrnl of medicine)

Hyprtension complications
 Exercise &Weight Loss

https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-
pressure/getting-active-to-control-high-blood-pressure
 Say no to
tobacco
•chemicals in tobacco can damage
the lining of your artery walls
•This can cause your arteries to
narrow and increase your risk of
heart disease
Ref: Texas Heart
institute(www.texasheart.org/heart-
health/womens-heart-
health/straight-talk-
newsletter/stop-smoking-to-
prolong-your-life/)
 Limit Alcohol consumption
1-For healthy adults, that means
up to one drink a day for
women and two drinks a day for
men
2-One drink equals 12 ounces
of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5
ounces of 80-proof liquor

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/expert-answers/blood-
pressure/faq-20058254
Manage Stress to Reduce BP
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