Hypertension/Hipertensión Flashcards

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In hypertension, also called high blood pressure, the blood exerts too much pressure on the walls of the arteries.

A

En la hipertensión, que también se llama presión sanguínea alta, la sangre ejerce demasiada presión contra las paredes de las arterias.

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If high blood damages the heart and blood vessels, such complications as a heart attack, heart failure and/or a stroke can occur.

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Si la presión alta de la sangra daña el corazón y los vasos sanguíneos, podrán ocurrir complicaciones como ataque cardiaco, insuficiencia cardiaca o ataque apopléjico.

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Treatment for HTN includes making changes in your lifestyle, including:

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El tratamiento de la hipertensión incluye la realización de cambios en su estilo de vida, incluido (a):

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4
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Weight loss.

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Disminución de pesa.

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5
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Stop smoking.

A

Dejar de fumar.

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6
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Exercising regularly.

A

Ejercicio regular.

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7
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Reducing alcohol consumption.

A

Reducción del consumo de alcohol.

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8
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Reducing salt intake.

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Reducción de la ingestión de sal.

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9
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You may need to take drugs called antihypertensives to control your blood pressure.

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Podrá necesitar tomar medicamentos llamados antihipertensivos para controlar la presión de su sangre.

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