Pharmaceutical care plan HYPERTENSION By: Komal Haleem Pharm -D
Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure , is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. The higher the pressure the harder the heart has to pump. When systolic blood pressure is equal to or above 140 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure equal to or above 90 mm Hg BP is considered to be raised or high . WHO
TYPES: 2 major types 4 less frequently found types.
Primary or essential hypertension: most common type no obvious or yet identifiable cause diagnosed in the majority of people in about 95% of cases
Secondary Hypertension CAUSES: IN MAJORITY OF CASES
OTHER TYPES Malignant Hypertension : most severe form Progressive rapidly leads to organ damage Isolated Systolic Hypertension: the systolic blood pressure, (the top number), is consistently above 160 mm Hg, and the diastolic below 90 mm Hg.
OTHER TYPES White coat hypertension : anxiety-induced hypertension BP is only high when tested by a health professional. D oesn’t need to be treated. Resistant Hypertension: If blood pressure cannot be reduced to below 140/90 mmHg, despite a triple-drug regimen
STAGES
CAUSES multifactorial High salt intake or salt sensitivity Genetic predisposition A particular abnormality of the arteries, which results in an increased resistance in arterioles
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Often no symptoms Therefore, periodic blood pressure screenings are advised Extremely high blood pressure leads to: Severe headache Fatigue or confusion Dizziness Nausea Problems with vision Chest pains Breathing problems Irregular heartbeat Blood in the urine
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
TOOLS FOR MEASURING B.P
TREATMENT
MANAGEMENT 3 18
DRUG INTERACTIONS
2.Lifestyle Changes a aerobic physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day reduces systolic blood pressure by approximately 4 to 9 mmHg
Lifestyle Changes Weight reduction lowers systolic blood pressure by 5 to 20 mm Hg per 22 lbs (10 kg) body weight loss
Lifestyle Changes LESS NO SMOKING
CASE STUDY Name: Mr.Abdul Qayyum Chief Complaint: severe pain in left knee Diagnosis: partially torn ligament Stage 1 hypertension. exercises regularly
MEDICAL HISTORY Appears fit. Doesn’t have any chronic medical condition Hasn’t countered any major illnesses in the past 10 years.
CURRENT MEDICAL TREATMENT Not taking any drug on regular basis
REVIEW OF SYSTEMS Gained 2 pounds in the past 12 months Fatigues easily No headaches or visual disturbances Denies shortness of breath, chest pain or palpitations No history of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or change in bowel habits
FAMILY HISTORY Father had high blood pressure and died at age of 59 from MI Mother has type 2 DM 2 younger sisters, apparently healthy, but one is obese and her blood glucose level was mildly elevated in a recent evaluation
SOCIAL HISTORY Worked as an attorney for 24 years he joined a firm 5 years ago, where he oversees criminal defense section has 2 adult children doesn’t drink pack-a-day smoker denies ever using illicit drugs
Treatment plan?? lifestyle modifications, order blood work .
LIFE SYTLE MODIFICATIONS use of DASH diet sodium restriction. Regular exercise weight loss Smoking cessation
ASSESSMENT: FPG exceeds the WHO threshold marking for type 2 DM So, BP goal should be <130/80 mm Hg LDL-C goal should be <100 mg/ dL .
Treatment plan?? Initiate antihypertensive treatment with a thiazide diuretic Initiate cholesterol-lowering treatment with a statin Initiate dual therapy with an ACE inhibitor and a statin Initiate treatment of all 3 conditions with metformin , an ACE inhibitor, and a statin DECISION
American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines recommendations for patients with newly diagnosed T2DM: lifestyle modifications plus metformin JNC 7 recommends a thiazide diuretic as first-line drug therapy But the presence of T2DM suggests that an ACE inhibitor is a better choice TREATMENT GUIDELINES
PATIENT MONITORING AND FOLLOW-UP: 3-month follow-up Nonadherent minimally following the lifestyle modifications Because no symptoms
• Add a diuretic to the ACE inhibitor & increase the statin dose • Add a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and increase the statin dose • Add a β-blocker • Replace the ACE inhibitor with a thiazide diuretic MODIFICATION OF TREATMENT PLAN?? Decision:
TREATMENT ALTERNATIVES: CCB is a good second choice,if diuretic causes side effects
PATIENT OUTCOMES: The patients hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia & hypertension all three issues are well managed.