What is hypertension?
This term used to describe high blood pressure
What is hypertension?
The race that is at most risk for hypertension.
What are African Americans?
Recommended age to screen for hypertension.
What is 18 years old?
This tool used to measure blood pressure.
What is a sphygmomanometer?
Sodium
Hypertension is often referred to as this due to its lack of noticeable signs.
What is the "silent killer"?
A BMI over this number is a risk factor for hypertension.
What is 30?
The USPSTF gives hypertension this letter grade
Grade A
This is the minimum number of readings to diagnose hypertension.
What are two separate readings on different days?
What is the recommended physical activity time per week?
150 minutes
The approximate percentage of people the United States have hypertension.
What is 45%?
A lifestyle that increases risk of hypertension when done in excess. Hint: Causes cancer
What is smoking?
According to USPSTF guidelines, adults over 40 years old should be screened for hypertension this often.
What is annually/yearly?
In addition to identifying risk early, hypertension screening can encourage patients to make changes in these two areas.
What are diet and exercise (physical activity)?
This is a healthy diet that manages high blood pressure.
DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
The JNC guidelines consider this BP range as Stage 1 hypertension.
What is 130/90?
The USPSTF encourages screening more frequently for people with a family history of this condition.
What is a hypertension or cardiovascular disease?
Using the incorrect blood pressure cuff size can lead to this issue.
What is misdiagnosis of hypertension?
This class of medications is commonly prescribed to treat hypertension.
What are antihypertensive medications (e.g., ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers)?
This term refers to elevated blood pressure readings that occur in a clinical setting due to anxiety, but are normal at home.
What is White Coat Syndrome (or White Coat Hypertension)?
The AHA considers this range as Stage 1 hypertension.
What is 130–139/80–89 mm Hg?
This lifestyle factor, often related to work, increases hypertension risk.
What is stress?
The USPSTF recommends this type of screening for adults with risk factors.
What is ambulatory or home blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)?
This type of hypertension is classified as this when systolic pressure is higher than 180 mm Hg or diastolic pressure is over 120 mm Hg.
What is hypertensive crisis?
According to the USPSTF, reducing this substance in the diet can prevent the onset of hypertension and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
What is sodium?