HYPERTENSION
- MAJOR CAUSE HEART DISEASE- #1
- LEADING CAUSE OF KIDNEY FAILURE- #2
- USUALLY ASYMPTOMATIC- #3
DEFINITION #4
- NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE- 120/80, SYSTOLIC & DIASTOLIC
- ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE- 120-129 TOP NUMBER, BOTTOM NUMBER IS BELOW 80
- ELEVATED AT-RISK BLOOD PRESSURE- 130- 139 TOP NUMBER OR BOTTOM NUMBER 80-89
- HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE- 140 OR HIGHER TOP, 90 OR HIGHER BOTTOM
- Physician Discretion Used When to treat.
- Systolic- pressure in arteries when heart beats.
- Diastolic- pressure in arteries when the heart rests.
BEST TECHNIQUE TO FOLLOW BEFORE TAKING BP#5
- Don’t drink caffeine, smoke, or exercise at least 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.
- Empty your bladder before the test.
- Sit with your back straight, such as a on a dining chair, with both feet on the floor.
- Rest quietly for at least 5minutes before you take a reading.
- Do not move, talk, or text while you take your blood pressure.
- Check a second time standing if elevated.
BEST FOR GOOD MANAGEMENT #6
- Lifestyle modifications- Diet & Exercise
- Adherence to prescribed medications can help control hypertension.
- Regular checkups
WOMEN ARE USUALLY THE HEALTHCARE MANAGERS FOR THE FAMILY#7
