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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Untitled, Angiotensin II causes Increased Blood Volume, HTN HTN Causes Stress, 2 BP Readings Reading #2 185/99 mmHg, Current Medications Prescription atorvastatin (high dose), Angiotensin II causes Systemic Vasoconstriction, Inappropriately high Sympathetic outflow Heart Inappropriately high cardiac output, Increased large arterial stiffness Leading to... Increased systemic resistance, 187/102 mmHg Patient shows BP reading indicating Stage 2 High BP 160 or >/100 or > mmHg, Recommended Treatment Non- Pharmacological Limit Alcohol Consumption, Lisinopril Prevents conversion of Angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2, Inappropriately high Sympathetic outflow Kidneys Abnormal renal salt/water handling, Bradycardia, headache, abdominal discomfort (constipation, nausea), peripheral edema, may precipitate AV block Counseling Point Avoid Alcohol while taking this drug, Diltiazem which causes Depolarization of the pacemaker cell, Recommended Treatment Non- Pharmacological DASH Diet, Depolarization of the pacemaker cell causing Contraction of the heart muscles, Hypertensive Stage 1 140-159/90-99 mmHg, Patient Case Patient Information Current Medications, atorvastatin (high dose) Indication High cholesterol, Hypertensive Stage 2 160 or >/100 or > mmHg, Arbs prevent Angiotensin II from binding to angiotensin II receptors