Hypertension: Why Is It Critical?

Authors :: Geddes RF
Source :: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice [Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract] 2020 Sep; Vol. 50 (5), pp. 1037-1052. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jun 07.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Hypertension is a common problem, particularly in older cats. Hypertension secondary to a concurrent disease is the most common form of hypertension in cats, particularly in association with chronic kidney disease or hyperthyroidism. However, idiopathic hypertension may account for up to 24% of cases. Any form of persistent hypertension risks target organ damage (TOD), therefore measurement of blood pressure is vital in at-risk cats to identify occult hypertension before TOD occurs. This article addresses when and how to perform blood pressure measurement in cats, TOD that has been documented in this species, and our evidence basis for treating hypertension.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure R.F. Geddes has a consultancy agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)