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Lesson: Hypertension
Date: 9/19/17
Objectives:
1. Participants will understand the Pathogenesis of essential hypertension. There are
many factors that can contribute to the pathogenesis of essential hypertension.
Factors that play a main role in the pathogenesis of hypertension include genetics,
activation of the sympathetic, obesity, and high-salt intake.
2. Participants will learn about the objective findings of hypertension. Hypertension
is defined by blood pressure that is greater than 140/90.
3. Participants will learn about the risk factors and causes of primary and secondary
hypertension. Primary hypertension is influenced by stress, lack of exercise, and
blood plasma and hormones that regulate blood volume and pressure. Secondary
hypertension is caused by diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, and/or thyroid
disease.
4. Participants will know how hypertension is diagnosed. Hypertension is diagnosed
by the measurement of blood pressure >140/90 over at least 3 clinic visits.
5. Participants will learn how about the treatment of hypertension, including life-
style changes and drug treatment.
References:
MacGill, M. (2017). Hypertension: causes, symptoms, and treatments. Medical News
Today. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/150109.php