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PathoPhysiology of Hypertension Diagram
PathoPhysiology of Hypertension Diagram
Precipitating Factors: Stress, Obesity, Nutrients, Substance abuse, DM, Kidney Disorder
Chronic Inflammation
Over-activity of SNS
RAAS Dysfunction
production of catecholamine
(Epinephrine & Norepinephrine)
Renin
Angiotensin
Insulin resistance
Glucose
Atherosclerosis
Hypertension
Tissue Ischemia
Angiotensin II
Vascular remodelling
Weak blood vessels
Platelet aggregation
Endothelial dysfunction
Atherosclerosis
endomethelin
(vasoconstrictor)
nitric oxcide
(vasodilator)
Tissue Ischemia
Anaerobic metabolism
Pain
Heart
Kidney
Brain
Eyes
Chest pain
Urine output
Mayocardial ischemia, MI
Head ache, dizziness, fatigue, changes in mentation, sensorium and neurologic status
Stroke, Transient ischemic attack, Acute brain infarction, Cerebral thrombosis, aneurysm
Death