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🩺 HYPERTENSION (उच्च रक्तदाब) ⭐⭐⭐


📌 DEFINITION (व्याख्या)

Hypertension म्हणजे रक्तवाहिन्यांमध्ये रक्ताचा दाब सतत वाढलेला असणे.
ACC/AHA 2017 Guidelines नुसार:
  • Normal BP: < 120/80 mmHg
  • Elevated BP: 120-129 / < 80 mmHg
  • Stage 1 HTN: 130-139 / 80-89 mmHg
  • Stage 2 HTN: ≥ 140 / ≥ 90 mmHg
  • Hypertensive Crisis: > 180 / > 120 mmHg
थोडक्यात: Systolic BP ≥ 130 mmHg किंवा Diastolic BP ≥ 80 mmHg असल्यास Hypertension म्हणतात.
Hypertension हे CVD (cardiovascular disease), Stroke, Heart Failure, CKD, आणि Dementia साठी major risk factor आहे.

🔍 ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS (कारणे)

1. PRIMARY / ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION (95% cases)

कोणतेही एकच कारण नाही - multiple factors एकत्र असतात:
घटकतपशील
Genetic factorsFamily history असल्यास risk जास्त
Sodium retentionKidney sodium excrete करण्यास कमी पडते → BP वाढते
RAAS activationRenin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System overactive → Vasoconstriction
Sympathetic overactivityStress मुळे sympathetic system सतत active राहते
Endothelial dysfunctionNitric oxide कमी → Vasodilation कमी होते
Obesity / Sedentary lifeVisceral fat → Insulin resistance → HTN
Ageवय वाढल्याने arterial stiffness वाढते
Alcohol & SmokingDirect vascular damage + BP वाढवतात

2. SECONDARY HYPERTENSION (5% cases)

ओळखण्यायोग्य कारण असते:
  • Renal: Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular HTN (renal artery stenosis)
  • Endocrine: Primary Aldosteronism, Pheochromocytoma, Cushing's Syndrome, Hyperthyroidism
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
  • Drugs: OCP (oral contraceptives), NSAIDs, Steroids, Decongestants
  • Coarctation of Aorta (aorta चे narrowing)

🔬 INVESTIGATIONS (तपासण्या)

Routine / Basic Investigations:

तपासणीउद्देश
BP मोजणे (Both arms, multiple readings)Diagnosis confirm करणे
CBCAnaemia तपासणे
Blood Sugar (FBS/PPBS)Diabetes co-existing?
Lipid ProfileDyslipidemia तपासणे
Serum Creatinine & BUNRenal function
Serum Electrolytes (Na⁺, K⁺)Aldosteronism शोधणे
Urine Routine & MicroProteinuria, hematuria - kidney damage?
Urine Albumin:Creatinine RatioEarly nephropathy
ECG (12-lead)LVH (Left Ventricular Hypertrophy)
Chest X-RayCardiomegaly, aortic changes
FundoscopyHypertensive Retinopathy ग्रेड

Advanced / Special Investigations:

  • Echocardiography - LVH, diastolic dysfunction
  • Renal USG + Doppler - Renovascular HTN
  • 24-hour Urine Catecholamines - Pheochromocytoma
  • Plasma Aldosterone / Renin ratio - Primary Aldosteronism
  • Sleep Study (Polysomnography) - OSA शोधण्यासाठी
  • Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) - White coat HTN vs. True HTN

💊 MEDICAL MANAGEMENT (औषध उपचार)

Step 1: Non-Pharmacological (Lifestyle Changes)

(सर्व patients ना पहिल्यांदा द्यायचे)
उपायEffect on SBP
DASH Diet↓ ~5 mmHg
Sodium restriction (<2g/day)↓ 5-6 mmHg
Weight loss (per kg)↓ ~1 mmHg/kg
Regular Exercise (30 min/day)↓ 4-5 mmHg
Alcohol restriction↓ 3-4 mmHg
Smoking cessationOverall CVD risk ↓

Step 2: Pharmacological Treatment

1st Line Drugs (निवडक औषधे):
Drug Classउदाहरणविशेष उपयोग
Thiazide DiureticsHydrochlorothiazide, Chlorthalidoneसर्वसाधारण HTN, Black patients
ACE Inhibitors (ACEi)Enalapril, Ramipril, LisinoprilDiabetes + HTN, CKD
ARBsLosartan, Telmisartan, ValsartanACEi cough असल्यास
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)Amlodipine, NifedipineElderly, Angina असल्यास
Beta BlockersMetoprolol, AtenololCAD, Heart Failure असल्यास
Compelling Indications (विशेष परिस्थिती):
स्थितीपसंतीचे औषध
Diabetes + HTNACEi / ARB (रेनल protection)
Heart FailureACEi + Beta Blocker + Diuretic
Post-MIBeta Blocker + ACEi
CKD with proteinuriaACEi / ARB
Pregnancy (PIH)Methyldopa, Labetalol, Nifedipine
Hypertensive EmergencyIV Labetalol, IV Nitroprusside, IV Nicardipine
Target BP:
  • सामान्य रुग्ण: < 130/80 mmHg
  • CKD / Diabetes: < 130/80 mmHg
  • Elderly (>65 yr): < 130 mmHg SBP (with caution)

🥗 DIET & HEALTH EDUCATION (आहार आणि आरोग्य शिक्षण)

DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension):

खावे (Recommended):
  • ✅ भरपूर फळे व भाज्या (Fruits & Vegetables)
  • ✅ Whole grains (गहू, ज्वारी, बाजरी, ओट्स)
  • ✅ Low-fat dairy (दूध, दही - कमी फॅट)
  • ✅ Lean proteins (मासे, डाळी, शेंगा)
  • ✅ Nuts & Seeds (बदाम, अक्रोड)
टाळावे (Avoid):
  • ❌ जास्त मीठ (Sodium < 2g/day - 1 चमचापेक्षा कमी)
  • ❌ Saturated fats, Trans fats (Fried food, Bakery items)
  • ❌ Red meat जास्त खाऊ नये
  • ❌ Sugary drinks, Cold drinks
  • ❌ Alcohol (पूर्णपणे बंद करणे उत्तम)
  • ❌ Smoking / Tobacco पूर्णपणे बंद

📢 HEALTH EDUCATION (आरोग्य शिक्षण):

रुग्णाला सांगायच्या गोष्टी:
  1. BP नियमित तपासणे - घरी BP machine ठेवावे, record ठेवावा
  2. औषधे नियमित घेणे - कधीही बंद करू नका, बरे वाटले तरी चालू ठेवा
  3. वजन नियंत्रण - BMI 18.5-24.9 मध्ये ठेवावे
  4. व्यायाम - रोज किमान 30 मिनिटे (चालणे, पोहणे, सायकल)
  5. Stress management - Yoga, Meditation, खोल श्वास
  6. Compliance (Adherence) - Doctor सांगेल त्याप्रमाणे औषधे घेणे
  7. Follow-up - नियमित डॉक्टरांकडे जाणे, BP check करणे
  8. Danger signs माहीत असणे - डोकेदुखी, दृष्टी धूसर होणे, श्वास लागणे → लगेच Hospital
Target Organ Damage (गुंतागुंत) टाळणे:
  • Heart: LVH → Heart Failure, MI
  • Brain: Stroke, Hypertensive Encephalopathy
  • Kidney: CKD, Proteinuria
  • Eyes: Hypertensive Retinopathy
  • Arteries: PAD, Aortic Aneurysm

Sources: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 22E - Whelton (Chapter 288); Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology 7th Ed; Textbook of Family Medicine 9e

🔑 Key Points (परीक्षेसाठी लक्षात ठेवा):
  • HTN = BP ≥ 130/80 mmHg (ACC/AHA 2017)
  • 95% cases = Essential / Primary HTN
  • 1st Line drugs = Thiazide, ACEi/ARB, CCB, Beta Blocker
  • DASH diet + Sodium restriction = Best non-pharmacological therapy
  • "Silent Killer" - बरेचदा कोणतीही लक्षणे नसतात म्हणून नियमित BP तपासणे महत्वाचे
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