Hypertension
types of hypertension?
primary:the most common type of hypertension
secondary:caused by another medical condition or certain medications
brain symptoms with hypertension
headache and dizziness
a high sodium and a lot of alcohol consumption
What does mean (mm hg)?
mercury millimeters.
low physical activity, smoke, alcohol
what is the hypertension?
when the blood in our vessels is too high (140/90 mmhg or more)
symptoms of hypertension related to the heart
chest pain and changes in the heart rate
chronic disease related to hypertension
Obesity
diagnosis of hipertension
It is diagnosed if the blood pressure measurement is 140/90 mmHg or more
what diet can minimize the risk of get hypertension?
Following a healthy low sodium diet.
Lost weight.
why hypertension is dangerous?
because it increases the risk of suffering a heart attack or kidney failure.
most common symptoms of hypertension
nausea vomit anxiety confusion and chest pain
main causes of hypertension
family history, old age, smoke and low physical activity
what is a diagnosis of high blood pressure base on?
is based onthe avarage of two or more measurements taken on different occacions
What foods do not influenced the risk of hypertension?
Fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy.