Cardiovascular - Hypertension

Question 1

What is hypertension

Answer 1

High blood pressure - narrowing of arteries

Question 2

What are symptoms of hypertension?

Answer 2

Doesn’t normally have symptoms - lead to stroke or heart attack

Question 3

What are causes of hypertension?

Answer 3

Smoking
Diabetes
Alcohol
Genetics
Obesity

Question 4

How is hypertension monitored?

Answer 4

Sphygomomanometer - inflatable cuff - measures systole and diastole

Question 5

How is hypertension treated?

Answer 5

ACE inhibitors - relax blood vessels
Lose weight
Exercise
Eat healthy
Quit smoking

Question 6

What are benefits of a sphygomomanometer?

Answer 6

Can be used at home
Easy to use
No pain

Question 7

What are cons of a sphygomomanometer?

Answer 7

May forget/ not take readings as not done by GP

May not be able to access GP for appointments

Question 8

What are benefits of ACE inhibitors?

Answer 8

Easy treatment

Relax blood vessels

Question 9

What are cons of ACE inhibitors?

Answer 9

Can forget to take them

Side effects can cause dizziness

Question 10

What impacts on lifestyle does hypertension have?

Answer 10

Need to take meds regularly
Risk of stroke, heart attack etc
Need to make changes to lifestyle
Struggle to notice symptoms

Question 11

What are care and support needs for hypertension?

Answer 11

Regular check ups

Check BP at home