HYPERTENSION ARE YOU AT RISK FOR A HEART ATTACK? STROKE? OR HEART DISEASE? THESE ARE COMLPLICATIONS OF HYPERTENSION LEARN WHAT HYPERTENSION IS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT.
1. HYPERTENSION ARE YOU AT RISK FOR A HEART ATTACK? STROKE? OR
HEART DISEASE? THESE ARE COMLPLICATIONS OF HYPERTENSION LEARN WHAT
HYPERTENSION IS AND HOW TO PREVENT IT.
2. Teaching Objectives Explain the prevalence and affects of
hypertension in the U.S. Define hypertension. Describe the
mechanisms involved in the regulation of blood pressure. Name the
risks of Hypertension. Describe the signs & symptoms and
complications of hypertension. Define the classifications of
hypertension. Describe preventative measures for hypertension.
Explain how to monitor blood pressure at home using manual and/or
electronic devices. 3. Considerations Hypertension is an important
medical and public health issue. It is estimated that 1 billion
people Worldwide are affected by hypertension. At least 65 million
American adults, or 1 in 3, have high Blood pressure. There is a
direct relationship between hypertension and Cardiovascular disease
(CVD). There is a proportional risk for heart attack, heart
failure, stroke, and renal disease with higher Blood pressure. 4.
WHAT IS HYPERTENSION? Blood pressure is expressed as two numbers,
for example 120/80 mmHg These numbers represent the pressure
against the walls of your blood vessels as the blood moves through
them. The top number (or first number) represents the systolic
pressure, which occurs when the heart contracts. The bottom number
(or second number) represents the diastolic pressure, which occurs
when the heart relaxes. Normal blood pressure is less than 120
(systolic) over 80 (diastolic), typically written as 120/80 mm Hg
(read 120 over 80 millimeters of mercury). Hypertension, or High
blood pressure is persistent Systolic blood pressure SBP 140 mmHg,
and Diastolic blood pressure DBP 90 mmHg. 5. Lets take a step back
and learn a little about what happens in our bodies.. The organs
and tissue in your body need oxygen to survive. Oxygen is bound to
your blood and is delivered( after an exchange of carbon dioxide
for oxygen in your lungs) to your body by blood vessels. When your
heart beats, it creates pressure that pushes blood through your
arteries and veins, also known as blood vessels and capillaries.
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against your blood
vessel walls. Your blood pressure must be within a normal range to
properly deliver this oxygen rich blood to your organs and tissues
in order to survive. 6. Okayso what does this mean? When someone
has high blood pressure , this increased force makes the heart work
harder to pump blood to the body. The increased force puts a strain
on both the heart and the blood vessels. If the force of the blood
flow is high for some time, eventually the tissue that makes up the
walls of the arteries gets stretched beyond its healthy limit. This
overstretching of the blood vessels makes them more prone to
rupture. Damages to the vessels results in the development of
Atherosclerosis ( hardening of the arteries). Uncontrolled high
blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems,
including heart attack and stroke. 7. Who is at risk for
Hypertension? Age- Blood pressure rises with increasing age.
Alcohol- Excessive alcohol intake is associated with Hypertension
Cigarette smoking- Smoking increases your risk for Cardiovascular
disease. If you have hypertension & smoke and/or take Oral
contraceptives you have a greater risk for Cardiovascular disease
and blood clots. Diabetes Mellitus- Hypertension is more common in
Diabetics Elevated Cholesterol & Triglycerides- High levels of
cholesterol & triglycerides are primary risk factors for
atherosclerosis (plaque build up in your blood vessels). Too much
salt in your diet- High sodium intake contributes to high blood
pressure and causes water retention. Gender- Hypertension is more
common in young adulthood men & middle aged men (
