hypertension. Flashcards
1
Q
what is hypertension?
A
high blood pressure.
2
Q
give the definition of hypertension.
A
the force exerted by the blood on the inside of the vessel.
3
Q
what are some causes of hypertension?
A
stress.
exercising (being active).
situlas (caffeine/cigarettes)
4
Q
what does the bigger number mean when recording your blood pressure?
A
it’s the systolic pressure, so when your heart pumps blood around your body.
5
Q
what does the smaller number mean when recording your blood pressure?
A
diastolic pressure, which means that when it’s filling showing resistance of the blood in the blood vessel.
6
Q
what damages the blood vessels?
A
prolonged high blood pressure, where it should only be high when exercising but low at rest.
