High Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
what does our arteries carry and to where
A
carry blood to your heart and brain and all around the body
2
Q
what is high blood pressure
A
caused by arteries becoming narrower or damaged
3
Q
why is HBP caused
A
- Cholesterol build up in the arteries
- too much salt which causes the heart to work fast which puts strain in the heart
4
Q
how does HBP affect health
A
- puts strain in the heart which can lead to heart disease
- small arteries to burst in the brain which causes strokes
