LA:B- health & wellbeing- blood pressure. Flashcards
what is blood pressure?
pressure exerted by your blood against the walls of your arteries.
what does systolic mean?
maximum pressure in the arteries as the ehart pumps blood around the body.
what does diastolic mean?
minimum pressure as the heart relaxes between beats.
what is blood pressure measured in?
mmhg.
120/80 what does the top number mean?
systolic pressure.
120/80 what does the bottom number mean?
diastolic pressure.
what is the range for high blood pressure?
140/90 to 190/100
what is the range for pre-high blood pressure?
120/80 to 140/90
what is the range for ideal blood pressure?
90/60 to 120/80
what is the range for low blood pressure?
70/40 to 90/60
what are the causes of high blood pressure?
- relative with high blood pressure.
- not enough exercise/ sleep.
- african/ carribean desent.
- 65 + years.
- drinking too much caffine.
- not enough fruit and veg.
- too much salt.
- smoking.
- overweight.
what is the term used when refering to high blood pressure?
hypertension.
what are the symtpoms of hypertension?
- chest pain.
- dizziness.
- headaches.
- nose bleeds.
- blurry vision.
what are the risks to future health from hypertension?
- CHD.
- heart attack.
- heart failure.
- stroke.
- vision loss.
- vascular dementia.
why do the future and current health symptoms/ conditions occur?
- extra starin on organs and blood vessles.
- damage.
- vessels harden and thicken.
- vessels in the brain damaged as there is no blood.
- arteries damaged.
what are the causes of low blood pressure?
- dehyration.
- pregnancy.
- heart conditions.
- malnutrition.
- allergic reactions.
- diabetes.
what is the term used when refering to low blood pressure?
hypotension.
whata are the symptoms of low blood pressure?
- fatigue.
- dizziness.
- fainting.
- headaches.
- falling.
- feeling weak.
what are the risks to future health due to hypotension?
- heart failure.
what coudl hypotension be a sign of?
parkisons disease.
what are the different ways of measuring blood pressure?
- manually with sphygmomanometer.
- bp moniter.
what other equipment is involved with measuring blood pressure manually?
- stephascope.
- arm cuff.
- pump.
- dial.
what are the different ways of controlling your blood pressure?
- lifestyle changes.
- medication.
what medication is used to control blood pressure and how do they work?
beta blockers. controls heart rhythem and reduced high blood pressure.
what lifestyle changes can you do to control your blood pressure?
- balanced diet.
- stop/ reduce smoking.
- increase levels of exercise.
- 8 hours sleep/ regualr sleep cycle.
- stop/ reduce alcohol consumption.
- prevent dehydration.
