Hypertension Flashcards
Hypertension is more commonly known as?
High blood pressure
Hypertension is when the force of blood against the walls of what is too high?
Blood vessels
Why is hypertension damaging to the heart?
It puts an extra strain on it
What two problems can it lead to if left untreated?
Stroke and heart attack
How often should healthy adults over 40 get it checked?
Every 5 years
What cultures are should have their blood pressure checked more regularly and why?
Afro Caribbean, African, Asian
Because they tend to get high blood pressure at a younger age
One risk factor of this is a sedentary lifestyle. What does this mean?
People who sit down for the majority of their life time
What age group is more at risk?
65+
Which mental issue can increase the risk?
Stress
What two substances that can be consumed increase the risk?
Alcohol and caffeine
Which type of weight increases the risk?
Overweight
Is the condition hereditary?
Yes
Name two secondary factors which can cause this?
Other conditions and medicines
Symptoms 6: (eyesight issue) , (epistaxis meaning) , (issue with breath) , (tummy pain or chest pain) , (dizziness or fatigue) , (headache or migraines)
Blurry vision, nose bleeds, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, headache
Treatment: ace inhibitors. Helps do what to veins and arteries?
Relax them
