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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Hypertension, Angiotensin I ACE Angiotensin II, beta receptors increased cardiac output, Fluid and Sodium Retention ???? Increased blood volume, Isolated Systolic HTN Non-Pharmacological Treatment 30 min of moderate exercise, Sypathetic Nervous System activates beta receptors, 69 yo White Female 5'2 148lb Dx Type 2 Diabetes, Losartan Counseling Points Avoid Potassium containing supplements, may cause dizziness, upper respiratory infections, nasal congestion, and back pain., Vasodilators either Thiazide diuretics, 153/85 160/88 High SBP WNL DBP Isolated Systolic HTN, RAS increase Renin, Chronic Cough could also be contributed by enalapril (ACE inhibitor cough), Vasodilators either CCB, 50mg once daily depending on BP adjust to maintenance dose 25-100 mg once daily or in two divided doses, Hypertension directly targets Sypathetic Nervous System, RAS blockers either ACE-I, COPD/Asthma S/Sx Chronic Cough, Losartan Contraindications Cross-reactivity with other ARBs are limited, be cautious though because of similar pharmacological action, Angiotensin II ???? Systemic Vasoconstriction, Renin ???? Angiotensin I, Isolated Systolic HTN Causes Arterial Sclerosis