Hypertension. Known as High Blood Pressure Blood Pressure reading of greater than 140/90 Normal...

The Pressure is OnHypertension

Known as High Blood Pressure Blood Pressure reading of greater than

140/90 Normal is less than 120/80

◦ First number is when the heart pumps (systolic)◦ Second number is when the heart is silent

(diastolic)

What is Hypertension

72 million Americans 31% of all Americans Can affect anyone and at any age Silent Killer

◦ Many people don’t know they have it Presents without symptoms

◦ Can lead to heart and kidney problems

Who does it affect?

Risk Factors

Primary hypertension◦ 90% of time cause is unknown

Secondary hypertension◦ Caused by another problem

Chronic kidney disease Some drugs

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Several machines can give you a measurement quickly

How Do I Know What My Blood Pressure Is?

Lifestyle Changes◦ Weight Loss◦ DASH diet

Fruits and Veggies Whole Grain Low Fat

◦ Reduced salt in diet (less than 2.4 grams per day) Example of 2.4 grams Show sodium on food label

◦ Increased Activity (30 minutes a day of moderate exercise most days of the week)

◦ Limit alcohol intake (no more than 2 drinks per day in men and 1 per day in women)

Treatment

Many drugs and combinations of drugs can help to lower blood pressure.

Treatment