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243 EXAM 3

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Definition
systolic pressure   show
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show low pressure, relax and fill  
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mean arterial pressure   show
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physical factors influencing blood pressure   show
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physiologic influences of blood pressure   show
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show influenced by ability of blood vessels to constrict and dilate  
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determinants of CO   show
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afterload   show
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increased afterload   show
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show neural mechanisms (SNS), humoral (hormone) mechanisms  
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show renal mechanisms  
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show nitric oxide helps vessels relax and dilate  
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baroreceptors   show
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primary hypertension   show
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heredity hypertension - primary   show
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water and sodium retention   show
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show contribute to maintenance and development of hypertension  
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stress and increased SNS activity   show
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show elevation due to another disorder, ie kidney disease  
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contributing factors to hypertension   show
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pheochromocytoma   show
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show accelerated form of hypertension, rupture/ stroke complications  
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hypertension clinical manifestations   show
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show left ventricular hypertrophy  
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hypertension brain damage   show
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show atherosclerosis, pressure pushes on vessels, inner endothelial is damaged; buildup of plaque, vessels can not constrict/ dilate  
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show nephrosclerosis  
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hypertensive heart disease   show
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blood pressure readings   show
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show lowest rates of BP control, over age of 65  
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hypertension minorities   show
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show substandard insurance, poor access to healthcare  
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show toxemia of pregnancy, preeclampsia - young age, first pregnancy, multiple fetuses, diabetic  
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show proteinuria, edema, sudden weight gain, vision change, nausea  
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eclampsia   show
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HELLP syndrome   show
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show kidney abnormalities, coarctation of aorta, pheochromocytoma and adrenal cortical disorders  
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show umbilical catheterization and renal artery obstruction caused by thrombosis  
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orthostatic hypotension   show
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show decrease in venous return to the heart due to lower extremity pooling, response to decreased CO  
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condition that decreases vascular volume   show
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conditions that impair muscle pump function   show
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conditions that interfere with cardiovascular reflexes   show
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hypovolemia   show
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show dizziness, visual changes, head and neck discomfort, poor concentration, tremor, presyncope and syncope  
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syncope   show
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