and the information from this case to explain each of the following aspects of blood pressure and discuss…
Hypertension is also called high blood pressure. It is a condition where the blood is pumping harder around the body and the arteries have high blood pressure constantly.…
Pat Donelson is a 67-year-old female who presented today with complaints of pain in her left lower calf. The pain started about 3-4 months ago as an “aching/cramping” pain that she described as mild in nature. She noticed the pain while walking and with adequate rest the pain subsides. Mrs. Donelson discontinued use of Lipitor because she thought it might be causing her leg pain. She also presented with complaints of recurrent headaches, a morning cough, and loss of hair on her effected leg. Mrs. Donelson has a history of periodic angina and heart palpitations; however, at the present time she is asymptomatic.…
Hypertension can be treated through blood pressure medication that lowers your blood pressure and through diuretics that help decrease extra fluid in your body. Lifestyle changes that can decrease blood pressure…
‘Hypertension is when your blood pressure is high on a daily basis. Blood pressure is considered to be high when the reading is 140/90 or higher. When your heart beats harder your blood pressure rises. High blood pressure can be caused by an imbalance in the Circulatory System and can lead to many other health problems including stroke and heart disease. Treatments that can lower blood pressure include lifestyle changes and medications. Lifestyle changes that can lower blood pressure are, but not limited to, diet changes, exercising and relaxation. There are a very wide variety of different medications that can be taken for hypertension.’…
Hypertension is sustained elevation of resting systolic BP (≥ 140 mm Hg), diastolic BP…
There is no cure for high blood pressure, however it can be prevented and/or controlled. Individuals at risk for developing high blood pressure are the overweight, those that have a family history of high blood pressure, and those with prehypertension. The categories for blood pressure levels in adults are normal, prehypertension, stage one hypertension, and stage two hypertension (National Institute of Health, 2012). A normal level involves a systolic reading less than 120 and a diastolic reading less than 80. The prehypertension levels involves a systolic level of 120-139 or diastolic level of 80-89. Stage one hypertension levels is determined by a…
Hypertension is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the resistance of blood flow in your arteries.…
Hypertension is known as the silent killer because many people are unaware that they have the condition. If hypertension is not treated it could lead to stroke or heart disease. The condition can also cause damage to the kidneys, increase the risk of blindness and dementia.…
The goal of the American Society of Hypertension is to lead the effort in understanding and reducing hypertension related heart and kidney disease, stroke and dementia by enhancing the education and treatment of patients with hypertension. The information provided is appropriate for the purpose the organization serves.…
Atherosclerosis is a form of cardiovascular disease in which the inner layers of artery walls are made thick and irregular by plaque deposits; arteries become narrow and blood supply can be reduced. (pg. 409) Atherosclerosis is deposited by fatty substances (called plaques) in the walls of the arteries. (pg.249) The arteries become narrow due to a person having high blood pressure which makes the heart work harder which forces the blood through the arteries making it narrow and stiffen. They also become narrowed buy deposits of fat, cholesterol, and other substances. The lining arteries gets damaged by the endothelial cells (cells that line the arteries) becomes damaged. This is caused by smoking, high blood pressure, high insulin or glucose levels, and deposits of oxidized LDL particles. Next the body responds to these damages by causing information and changes in the artery lining that…
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. A normal blood pressure is 120/80. A blood pressure reading higher or equal to 140/90 is considered abnormally high. Elevated blood pressure means your heart is working harder than normal, putting both your heart and arteries under great strain. High blood pressure is serious business. On average, people with uncontrolled hypertension are:<br><li>Seven times more likely to have a stroke. <br><li>Six times more likely to develop congestive heart failure. <br><li>Three times more likely to have a heart attack.<br><li>Different types of hypertension<br><br>From my research, I didn't find any other types of hypertension.<br><br><b>What are some causes?</b><br>In 90% of cases, the cause of hypertension is unknown. This is called "essential hypertension". The other 10% of cases is called "secondary hypertension". Secondary hypertension is caused by kidney disease, severe narrowing of the aorta, tumors in the adrenal gland, or hardening of the arteries. There are many factors associated with high blood pressure, including smoking, age, race, a high-salt diet, excessive alcohol consumption, stress, use of birth control pills, obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle.<br><br><b>what age is at risk?</b><br>If you are a man from 35 to 50, you are in a high-risk zone for hypertension, this is especially true if hypertension also runs in your family. It is less likely for women to have high-blood pressure, but the risk increases after menopause.<br><br><b>Symptoms</b><br>There are usually no symptoms for hypertension. This is why it is often called the "silent killer". Actually, you could have hypertension for years and not know about because you feel fine. But symptoms do show up if the case is severe. Some of these symptoms are:<br><li>Headache <br><li>Nosebleeds <br><li>Drowsiness <br><li>Confusion <br><li>Dizziness <br><li>Irregular heartbeat <br><li>Numbness and tingling in hands and feet <br><li>Coughing up blood…
Hypertension: Hypertension is high blood pressure. Well, there are several medication treatments for hypertension. Most doctor start patients with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), which is a diuretic. Diuretics are basically known as a water pill, which helps remove excess sodium and water from the body. Second most common medicine for hypertension is beta blockers. Beta blockers help the heart to beat a slower pace with less force. Again, there are several other medication treatments for hypertension, and your primary care physicians will discuss what options are best for you.…
Hypertension (HTN) is a risk factor for coronary heart disease and account the single most important risk factors for stroke, affecting more than 1 billion people worldwide and is considered as one of the top global risk factor for mortality (Kearney et al 2005). The incidence of HTN rises with increasing age; indeed, the greater of elderly people have high blood pressure (BP) (Franklin 2006). Suggesting that an individual with normal BP older than 50 years of age, the probability during the next 2 decades become a hypertensive patient (Vasan et al 2002). High blood pressure in elderly people becomes a more significant predictor of the risk of cardiovascular disease. High BP attributed in almost 13.5 % of the total global mortality (Lawes et…
Appel, L. J., H., Jackson.W.T., Greene, T .,. Agodoa, L.Y., Astor, B.C . Bakris, G.L ., William H. Cleveland, W.H., Charleston, J.,Gabriel Contreras, G ., Faulkner,M.L.,Gabba F.B., Gassman, J.J., Lee A. Hebert., . Jamerson, K. A., Kopple,J.D., Kusek, J. W., Lash,J. P., Janice P. Lea., Julia B. Lewis., Lipkowit, M. S.,Massry,S.G., Mille, E. R., Norris, K., Phillip,R A ., Pogue, V.A.,Otelio S. Randall., Stephen G. Rostand., Smogorzewski, M. J., Robert D. Toto, R. D., Wang, X. (2004). ). Intensive- Blood Control in Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease. The New England Journal of Medicine. 363 (10) 918-929.…