Hypertension Flashcards
What is the optimal blood pressure (BP) reading?
<120/<80
What is considered normal blood pressure?
120-129 / 80-84
What is classified as high normal blood pressure?
130 - 139 / 85 - 89
What is Grade 1 (mild) hypertension?
140 - 159 / 90 - 99
What is Grade 2 (moderate) hypertension?
160 - 179 / 100 - 109
What is Grade 3 (severe) hypertension?
> 180 / >110
What defines isolated systolic hypertension?
> 140 / <90 = renal disease, CVD/CVA/MI & cardiac failure
What is the aim of the DASH diet?
Reduce BP & lower risk of CVD
What are the main interventions of the DASH diet?
Fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy, whole grains, fish, poultry, nuts; limit saturated fat, red meat, sweets, sugary beverages.
What is the indication for the DASH diet?
Rated best diet for overall health & wellness in heart health.
How does the DASH diet compare to the Mediterranean diet?
Promotes healthy eating pattern but doesn’t focus on olive oil, fish or wine.
What is the expected BP reduction timeline with the DASH diet?
Within 2 - 4 weeks, with initial reduction of 6mmHG systolic & 3mmHG diastolic.
What is the CVD risk reduction associated with the DASH diet?
Lowers TC, LDL-C & BMI = predict a reduction of CVD risk of ~13% using 10 year Framingham risk score.
Where is the DASH diet readily available?
Readily available in Australia.
What is the recommended daily intake of fruits on the DASH diet?
4-5 servings/day
