Hypertension High Bloodpressure

High Blood Pressure Heart attacks & strokes .

What is blood pressure? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why is blood pressure important? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Who gets high blood pressure? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How do I know if I've got high blood pressure? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],BMI Categories: Underweight = <18.5 Normal weight = 18.5-24.9 Overweight = 25-29.9 Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater Know your body mass index (BMI)

What do the numbers mean? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Have your BP checked at least once a year, but preferably more often. BP~120/80mmHg

Other risk factors for Heart Attack and Stroke ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],You can’t change some of these factors (age, family history), but it is possible to change other risk factors.

How to lower the risk of high BP? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

To lower risk of heart attack and stroke: ,[object Object],2. Eat less fat 3. Deal effectively with your stress

Changing life style ,[object Object],High salt intake can retain fluids in the body and cause high BP - The more salt we eat, the higher our blood pressure Reduce the amount of salt intake in three common steps: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Changing life style Fruits and Vegetables

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Changing life style Physical activity – they way to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke by:

How to diagnose hypertension? ,[object Object],[object Object],Blood Sugar < 140 mg/dl LDL / HDL Additional tests: - Fasting Blood Sugar check - Fasting Total Cholesterol check - Blood Lipids profile - Kidney function tests (urinalysis, blood nitrogen, and etc) - EKG .

How hypertension is treated? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Remember – consult your doctor whenever BP is subject for consideration

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