HYPERTENSION
Nehal N. Sharma
S.Y M.Sc. Nursing
INTRODUCTION
Arterial hypertension, simply started is high blood
pressure. It is defined as a persistent evaluation of the
systolic blood pressure at a level of 140 mm Hg or higher
and diastolic blood pressure at a level of 90 mm Hg or
higher.
The American Heart Association has
recommended guidelines to define
normal and high blood pressure.
Classification Systolic BP
(mm Hg)
Diastolic BP
(mm Hg)
Normal
blood pressure
Pre hypertension
High BP (stage 1)
High BP (stage 2)
<120
120-139
140-159
Higher than 160
<80
80-89
90-99
Higher than 100
RISK FACTORS
1.Family history 2. Age
Cont…
3. Gender 4. Ethnicity
5. 6.
7. Obesity 8. Nutrients
9. Substance abuse
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Renin released
By kidneys
Stress
Sympathetic nervous
System stimulation
Angiotensinogen acts
To form angiotensin I,
Which is then converted
To angiotensin II.
↑Peripherral
Vascular resistance
↑Cardiac output
Arteriole
constriction
↑Peripheral
resistance
↑Aldosterone
secretion
Retention
Of sodium
And water
↑Blood volume
↑Blood
pressure
↑ Heart rate
↑Cardic contractility
↑Vasoconstriction
CLINICAL
MANIFESTATIONS
Headache Nausea and
vomiting
Fatigue and
confusion
Chest pain
Dizziness
Angina
COMPLICATIONS
Coronary artery
disease
Left ventricular
hypertrophy
Heart attack or stroke
Retinal damage
TYPES
PRIMARY HYPERTENSION
Primary hypertension is the most common
form of hypertension. The cause of primary
hypertension is unknown.
Some factors also cause the hypertension.
Examples
Age
Increased of salt
intake
Tension
Insufficient rest
lack of exercise Smoking
SECONDARY HYPERTENSION
Some people have high blood pressure caused by
an underling condition. This type of high blood
pressure called secondary hypertension. Various
condition and medications can lead to secondary
hypertension.
Including…
Oral contraceptive
pills
Illegal drugs
OTHER TYPES OF
HYPERTENSION
1. White coat hypertension
White coat syndrome have normal
reading at home and only have high
readings when their BP is taken by a
doctor.
2. Isolated systolic hypertension
It’s not uncommon to have either a systolic
number that’s elevate while the diastolic
number remains normal.
It’s less common for patients to have
elevated diastolic number. This condition
known as isolated systolic hypertension.
3. Persistent Hypertension
Characterized by a diastolic blood
pressure above 110 to 120 mm Hg.
It results when hypertension is
unresponsive to treatment and become a
truly severe emergency condition as the
pressure continues to rise unchecked.
• Family history
• Physical examination
• Vital sign (BP)
• Full blood count
• Urine albumin
• Serum creatinine
• Serum lipid profile
• ECG
• Fasting blood sugar
DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES
MANAGEMENT
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUGS
1. ACE inhibitors
 Angiotensin is a hormone in the body that
causes blood vessels to narrow. The
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
decreases the production of angiotensin and
in turn that helps lower blood pressure.
• Captopril (25-150 mg/day)
• Ramipril (1.25-20 mg/day)
2. Alpha blockers
These medicines reduces nerve
impulses to blood vessels, reducing
the effects of natural chemicals that
narrow blood vessels.
• Prazocin (2-30 mg/day)
• Terazocin (1-20 mg/day)
3. Alpha- beta blockers
 In addition to reducing nerve impulses to
blood vessels, alpha beta blockers slow
the heartbeat to reduce the amount of
blood that must be pumped through the
vessels.
• Labetalol (2-30 mg/day)
• Carvedilol (12.5-20 mg/day)
4. Angiotensin II receptor blockers
 These medications help relax blood
vessels by blocking the action, not
the formation of a natural chemical
that narrows blood vessels.
• Valsartan
• losartan
5.Beta blockers
These medications reduce the
workload on heart and open blood
vessels, causing heart to beat slower
and with less force.
• Propranolol (40-480 mg/day)
• Atenolol (25-100 mg/day)
6. Calcium channel blockers
These medications relax the muscles
of blood vessels. Some slow the
heart rate.
• Diltizem (120-36- mg/day)
• Verapamil (90-480 mg/day)
7. Diuretics
 Diuretics help the kidneys get rid of
sodium and water from body. This
decreases the volume of blood in the
body and lowers blood pressure.
• Furosemide (40-240mg/day)
• Spironolactone (25-100 mg/day)
8. Vasodilators
 These medications work directly on the
muscles in the walls of arteries.
• Minoxidil (5-100 mg/day)
• Hydralazine (50-300 mg/day)
DASH Diet :
Dietary Approaches to Stop
Hypertension
NURSING MANAGEMENT
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
1. Risk for ineffective therapeutic regimen
management related to no previous learning
about the disease process.
Use written materials with clear instruction for
teaching the client with newly diagnosed
hypertension.
Teach the client to measure blood pressure at
home at least once a week.
Record the findings in a diary.
2. Imbalanced nutrition more than body
requirements related to high sodium,
fat and calorie intake.
Give advice for reduce the weight.
Mild to moderate sodium restriction.
Done the exercises.
3.Risk for noncompliance related to a lack
of understanding about the seriousness of
high blood pressure.
Done the communication with client.
Teaching to the client and his/her family.
Ensuring adequate follow up.
Patient/ Family teaching
Lifestyle modifications
Sodium restriction
Nutritional therapy
Physical activity
Alcohol restriction
Relaxation technique
Weight reduction
Summary
Introduction
Risk factors
Pathophysiology
Clinical manifestations
Complications
Types
Cont…
Other types of hypertension
1. White coat hypertension
2. Isolated systolic hypertension
3. Persistent Hypertension
Diagnostic studies
Cont…
Management
1) Medical management
2) Nursing management
ASSIGNMENT
A 52 year old client has Hypertension how
will you manage the condition of client at
home?
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