lesson 8 part 1 Flashcards
it is sometimes called as “silent killer”
hpn
a systolic blood greater than 140 mmhg and diastolic greater than 90 mmhg
hpn
this system is responsible for delivery of blood, which carries oxygen and other nutrients, to the tissues of the body
cardiovascular system
is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessel
blood pressure
the TOTAL BLOOD FLOW from the systemic or pulmonary circulation per minute
cardiac output
monitors the LEVEL OF ARTERIAL PRESSURE and counteract a rise in arterial pressure
arterial baroreceptor system
it KEEPS PERFUSION OF TISSUES in the body relatively constant
vascular autoregulation
it is an elevated BP WITHOUT an identified cause
primary hypertension
known as ESSENTIAL or IDIOPATHIC HPN
primary hypertension
it is elevated BP WITH A SPECIFIC CAUSE that is often identified and corrected
secondary hypertension
type of HPN: 120 to 139 mmhg / 80-89 mmhg
pre-hpn
type of HPN: 120/80
normal bp
type of HPN: 140 to 159 mmhg / 90-99 mmhg
stage 1
type of HPN: 160/100
stage 2
in diabetic patients: hypertension is defined as _____ mmhg
130/80 mmhg higher
