HYPERTENTION AND HYPOTENTION

• TOPIC – HYPERTENTION AND
HYPOTENTION
PRESENTED BY :-
MR. ROMAN BAJRANG
BASIC BS.C NURSING 2ND YEAR
RELIANCE INSTITUTE OF NURSING

• HTN OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE IS
A DISEASE OF VASKULAR
REGULATION IN WITCH THE
MECHANISM THAT CONTROL
ARTERIAL PRESSURE WITHIN THE
NORMAL RANGE ARE ALTERD.
• According to Brunner & Suddarth's

• Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known
as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-
term medical condition in which the
blood pressure in the arteries is
persistently elevated.
• According to lippin cott

A) Primaryor
Essential HTN :-
1. Occurs in approx. 95 %.
2.The diastolic pressure is 90
mmHg & the systolic pressure
is 140mmHg or higher & the
other causes of HTN are
absent.
B) Secondary HTN :-
1. Occurs in approx. 5 % of
patients with hypertension
secondary to other
pathology.
2. Renal pathology are :-
congenital anomalies,
Pyelonephritis,Renal artery
obstruction,Acute & Chronic
glomerulonephritis.
3. Endocrine disturbances :-
Pheochromocytoma
4. Adrenal cortex tumor.
5. Cushing’s syndrome .
6. Medications such as
Estrogens,anti-depressants,
steroids,NSAIDs.

• Risk factors
• High blood pressure has many risk factors,
including:
• Age. The risk of high blood pressure increases as
you age. Until about age 64, high blood pressure is
more common in men. Women are more likely to
develop high blood pressure after age 65.
• Race. High blood pressure is particularly common
among people of African heritage, often developing
at an earlier age than it does in whites. Serious
complications, such as stroke, heart attack and
kidney failure, also are more common in people of
African heritage.

• Family history. High blood pressure tends to run in
families.
• Being overweight or obese. The more you weigh
the more blood you need to supply oxygen and
nutrients to your tissues. As the volume of blood
circulated through your blood vessels increases, so
does the pressure on your artery walls.
• Not being physically active. People who are
inactive tend to have higher heart rates. The higher
your heart rate, the harder your heart must work
with each contraction and the stronger the force on
your arteries. Lack of physical activity also
increases the risk of being overweight.

• Using tobacco. Not only does smoking or chewing
tobacco immediately raise your blood pressure
temporarily, but the 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. Secondhand smoke also can increase your
heart disease risk.
• Too much salt (sodium) in your diet. Too much sodium
in your diet can cause your body to retain fluid, which
increases blood pressure.
• Too little potassium in your diet. Potassium helps
balance the amount of sodium in your cells. If you
don't get enough potassium in your diet or retain
enough potassium, you may accumulate too much
sodium in your blood.

• Drinking too much alcohol. Over time, heavy drinking can
damage your heart. Having more than one drink a day for
women and more than two drinks a day for men may affect
your blood pressure.
• If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. For healthy
adults, that means up to one drink a day for women and
two drinks a day for men. One drink equals 12 ounces of
beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor.
• Stress. High levels of stress can lead to a temporary
increase in blood pressure. If you try to relax by eating
more, using tobacco or drinking alcohol, you may only
increase problems with high blood pressure.
• Certain chronic conditions. Certain chronic conditions also
may increase your risk of high blood pressure, such as
kidney disease, diabetes and sleep apnea.

Clinical manifestation
1. Headache
2. Dizziness
3. Blurred vision
4. Nausea & vomiting
5. Chest pain
6. Shortness of breath
7. Palpitation

• blood pressure is extremely high, there may be
certain symptoms to look out for,including:
• Severe headache
• Fatigue or confusion
• Vision problems
• Chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Blood in the urine

Diagnostic evaluation
1)History taking & physical exam.
2) Chest X-ray
3) ECG
4) Proteinuria,↑ed BUN & creatinine
5) Serum potassium
6) 24 hrs. urine output
7) Renal scan
8) Renal duplex imaging

• Blood Tests
• Blood tests may be needed to determine if you have
secondary hypertension due to a serious or treatable
health condition.5 Blood tests that may be ordered to
assist in the diagnosis of hypertension include:
• Electrolyte levels
• Blood glucose
• Thyroid function tests
• Kidney function tests: blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and
creatinine levels
• Urine Tests
• Urine tests can help determine if diabetes, kidney failure,
or illegal drugs are causing or contributing to high blood
pressure

1)Loose weight if body mass index is
greater than or equal to 25.
2)Limit alcohol.
3)Get regular aerobic exercise equivalent
to 30-45 min of walking most days.
4)Cut sodium intake to 2.4 gm or less per
day.
5)Include recommended daily allowances
of potassium,calcium & magnesium in diet.
6)Smoking cessation.
7)Reduced dietary saturated fat &
cholesterol.
8)Consider reducing coffee intake.

Medical management
1) Diuretics (lower BP by promoting urinary excretion)
2) Beta-adrenergic blockers (reducing cardiac output as well
as release of renin from the kidneys) (atenolol)
3) Central alpha agonist (diminishing sympathetic outflow
from the brain,thereby lowering peripheral resistance)
(methyldopa)
4) Peripheral adrenergic agents
5) Combined alpha & beta adrenergic blockers
6) ACE inhibitors (blocking the enzyme that converts
Angiotensin-I to
Angiotensin-II) (Captopril,remipril)
7)Calcium channel blocker (stop the movement of
calcium into the cells causes vasodilation & inhibit
reabsorbtion of sodium in the renal tubules)(verapamil)
8)Direct vasodilators (direct smooth muscles relaxants
that primarily dilate arteries & arterioles) (hydralazine)

Diet
People can prevent high blood pressure by
following a heart-healthy diet.
Reducing salt intake
People’s average salt intake is between 9 grams
(g) and 12 g per day in most countries around
the world.
The World Health Organization (WHO)
recommend reducing intake to under 5 g a day
to help decrease the risk of hypertension and
related health problems.
Lowering salt intake can benefit people both with
and without hypertension.

Eating more fruit and vegetables and less fat
People who have high blood pressure or people at high
risk of developing high blood pressure should eat as
little saturated and total fat as possible.
Instead, experts recommend:
whole grain, high fiber foods
a variety of fruit and vegetables
beans, pulses, and nuts
fish rich in omega-3 twice a week
nontropical vegetable oils, for example, olive oil
skinless poultry and fish
low fat dairy products

• Heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure can cause
hardening and thickening of the arteries (atherosclerosis),
which can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other complications.
• Aneurysm. Increased blood pressure can cause your blood
vessels to weaken and bulge, forming an aneurysm. If an
aneurysm ruptures, it can be life-threatening.
• Heart failure. To pump blood against the higher pressure in
your vessels, the heart has to work harder. This causes the
walls of the heart's pumping chamber to thicken (left ventricular
hypertrophy). Eventually, the thickened muscle may have a
hard time pumping enough blood to meet your body's needs,
which can lead to heart failure.
• .

• Metabolic syndrome. This syndrome is a cluster of disorders of your body's
metabolism, including increased waist circumference; high triglycerides; low
high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol; high blood
pressure and high insulin levels. These conditions make you more likely to
develop diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
• Trouble with memory or understanding. Uncontrolled high blood pressure
may also affect your ability to think, remember and learn. Trouble with
memory or understanding concepts is more common in people with high
blood pressure.
• Dementia. Narrowed or blocked arteries can limit blood flow to the brain,
leading to a certain type of dementia (vascular dementia). A stroke that
interrupts blood flow to the brain also can cause vascular dementia.

Definition
“Hypotension is generally
considered as systolic blood pressure
less than 90 mm Hg or diastolic
less than 60 mm Hg.”
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abnormally low blood pressure

Types
Orthostatic
Hypotension
Neurally
Mediated
Hypotension
Severe
Hypotension
Linked to Shock

•
• Types :-
The three main types of this kind of hypotension
are orthostatic hypotension,neurally mediated hypotension
& severe hypotension linked to shock.
•
•
• Orthostatic Hypotension :-
This type of hypotension occurs when
standing up from a sitting or lying down position.Orthostatic
hypotension occurs if body isn't able to adjust blood
pressure & blood flow fast enough for the change in
position. The drop in blood pressure usually lasts only for a
few seconds or minutes after you stand up.A form of
orthostatic hypotension called postprandial hypotension is
a sudden drop in blood pressure after a meal.This type of
hypotension mostly affects older adults.
•

•
• Neurally Mediated Hypotension :-
With neurally mediated
hypotension (NMH),BP drops after
standing for a long time.That may feel
dizzy,faint or sick to the stomach as a
result.It also can occur as the result of an
unpleasant,upsetting or scary
situation.NMH affects children and young
adults more often than people in other
age groups. Children often outgrow
NMH.

• Severe Hypotension Linked to
Shock :-
• Shock is a life-
threatening condition in which blood
pressure drops so low that the brain,
kidneys, and other vital organs can't
get enough blood to work well. Blood
pressure drops much lower in shock
than in other types of hypotension.

• Medical conditions that can cause low blood pressure include:
• Pregnancy. Because the circulatory system expands rapidly during
pregnancy, blood pressure is likely to drop. This is normal, and blood
pressure usually returns to your pre-pregnancy level after you've given
birth.
• Heart problems. Some heart conditions that can lead to low blood
pressure include extremely low heart rate (bradycardia), heart valve
problems, heart attack and heart failure.
• Endocrine problems. Thyroid conditions such as parathyroid disease,
adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease), low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
and, in some cases, diabetes can trigger low blood pressure.
• Dehydration. When your body loses more water than it takes in, it can
cause weakness, dizziness and fatigue. Fever, vomiting, severe diarrhea,
overuse of diuretics and strenuous exercise can lead to dehydration.

• Blood loss. Losing a lot of blood, such as from a major
injury or internal bleeding, reduces the amount of blood in
your body, leading to a severe drop in blood pressure.
• Severe infection (septicemia). When an infection in the
body enters the bloodstream, it can lead to a life-
threatening drop in blood pressure called septic shock.
• Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Common triggers
of this severe and potentially life-threatening reaction
include foods, certain medications, insect venoms and
latex. Anaphylaxis can cause breathing problems, hives,
itching, a swollen throat and a dangerous drop in blood
pressure.
• Lack of nutrients in your diet. A lack of the vitamins B-12
and folate can keep your body from producing enough red
blood cells (anemia), causing low blood pressure.

• SOME MEDICATIONS CAN CAUSE LOW BLOOD
PRESSURE, INCLUDING:
• Water pills (diuretics), such as furosemide (Lasix) and
hydrochlorothiazide (Maxzide, Microzide, others)
• Alpha blockers, such as prazosin (Minipress)
• Beta blockers, such as atenolol (Tenormin) and propranolol
(Inderal, Innopran , others)
• Drugs for Parkinson's disease, such as pramipexole
(Mirapex) or those containing levodopa
• Certain types of antidepressants (tricyclic antidepressants),
including doxepin (Silenor) and imipramine (Tofranil)
• Drugs for erectile dysfunction, including sildenafil (Revatio,
Viagra) or tadalafil (Adcirca, Cialis), particularly when taken
with the heart medication nitroglycerin

• Due to etiological factore such
as blood loss,infection
• Hypotension reduces blood flow
• and therefore oxygen delivery to
organs and tissues,
• which may cause cellular damage
and dysfunction.
Hypotension
• may result from: Reduced cardiac

1) Headache
2) Dizziness
3) Nausea
4) Blurred vision
5) Chest pain
6) Irregular heart beat
7) Shortness of breath

• Diagnostic evaluation :-
•
• CBC (complete blood count) :- CBC may reveal anemia from blood loss
or elevated white blood cells due to infection.
• Blood electrolyte measurements :- may show dehydration and mineral
depletion,renal failure or acidosis (excess acid in the blood).
• Cortisol levels can be measured to diagnose adrenal insufficiency and
Addison's disease.
• Blood and urine cultures can be performed to diagnose septicemia and
bladder infections,respectively.
• Radiology studies such as chest x-rays,abdominal ultrasounds &
computerized tomography (CT or CAT) scans may
detect pneumonia,heart failure, gallstones,pancreatitis, and diverticulitis.
• Electrocardiograms (EKG):- can detect abnormally slow or rapid heart
beats,pericarditis & heart muscle damage from either previous heart
attacks or a reduced supply of blood to the heart muscle that has not yet
caused a heart attack.

• Holter monitor :- This recordings are used to diagnose intermittent
episodes of abnormal heart rhythms.A Holter monitor is a continuous
recording of the heart's rhythm for 24 hours that often is used to chart
and diagnose intermittent episodes of bradycardia or tachycardia.
• Patient-activated event recorder :- If the episodes of bradycardia or
tachycardia are infrequent,a 24-hour Holter recording may not capture
these sporadic episodes.In this situation,a patient can wear a patient-
activated event recorder for up to four weeks.The patient presses a
button to start the recording when he or she senses the onset of an
abnormal heart rhythm or symptoms possibly caused by low blood
pressure.The doctor then analyzes the recordings at a later date to
identify the abnormal episodes.
• Echocardiograms :-These are examinations of the structures and
motion of the heart using ultrasound.It can detect pericardial fluid due to
pericarditis,the extent of heart muscle damage from heart attacks,
diseases of the heart valves and rare tumors of the heart.
• Ultrasound examinations :-USG of the leg veins and CT scans of the
chest can detect deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Medical management
1. Beta blocker
2. Intravenous heparin or
oral warfarin
3. NSAIDs
4. Corticosteroids such as
Fludrocortisone

• Beta blocker such as propranolol should be given.
• Intravenous heparin or oral warfarin should be given
to treat pulmonary embolism.
• Midodrin should be given.It works by restricting the
ability of the blood vessels to expand, which raises
blood pressure.
• NSAIDs should be given.
• Corticosteroids such as Fludrocortisone may be
given.It works by promoting sodium retention by
the kidney,thereby causing fluid retention & some
swelling,which is necessary to improve blood
pressure.

Complication
1. Risk of injury from falls.
2. Shock

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