Hypertension

Question 1

hypertension

Answer 1

Blood Pressure
Force of blood pushing against artery walls
Normal to flux
High for too long = health risk, heart disease, stroke

Question 2

High Blood Pressure Signs & Symptoms

Answer 2

Minimal Signs and Symptoms

RARELY - Headaches Vomiting

Question 3

Effects of High Blood Pressure x4

Answer 3

Damage Organs
Harden Arteries & Decrease Blood Flow to Heart
Can Burst or Block Arteries to brain = stroke
Higher Risk for Kidney Disease

Question 4

Symptoms of Decreased Blood Flow

Answer 4

Angina - Chest Pain
Heart Failure
Heart Attack

Question 5

How to Measure Blood Pressure

Answer 5

Using a cuff & stethoscope

Measured in mmHg (millimeters of mercury)

Question 6

BP numbers

Answer 6

Systolic
____________
Diastolic

Systolic - pressure w Beat
____________
Diastolic - pressure between beats

Question 7

BP Ranges

Answer 7

Normal BP
120/80 mmHg
Pre-Hypertension 
120/80-139/89 mmHg
Hyper-Tension
140/90 mmHg

Question 8

Controlling Blood Pressure

Answer 8

Diet-
LOW salt, fat & cholesterol
HIGH - Fruit & Veg
Exercise - 30 min walking 5x week
NOT Smoking

Question 9

Medical

Risk Factors for Hypertension

Answer 9

Pre Hypertension

Diabetes

Question 10

Lifestyle

Risk Factors for Hypertension

Answer 10

Diet -
TOO much Sodium
Not enough Potassium
Physical Inactivity
Obesity 
Alcohol (W>1 M>2)
Tobacco

Question 11

Genetic

Risk Factors for Hypertension

Answer 11

Age
Women more than men
Black