1. Blood Pressure 101 Taking Control of the Silent Killer Presented By: Arvin Alpuerto

2. Force blood on vein walls Pressure units: milligrams of mercury (mgHg) Defined by two numbers Systolic: Pressure during beats Diastolic: Pressure between beats Read as the systolic over diastolic level Example: 125 over 74 Blood Pressure Definition

3. Normal Systolic < 120 Diastolic < 80 Prehypertension Systolic 120 – 139 Diastolic 80 - 89 Hypertension Systolic > 140 Diastolic > 90 Adult Blood Pressure Categories

4. No symptoms Person must be tested Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope used Detection

5. Eat Healthy Fruits, vegetables Low fat diet Maintain weight Exercise regularly Hypertension Prevention Tips

6. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov American Heart Association www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml References