Normal Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Hypotension
100
The pressure of blood against the walls of arteries
What is blood pressure
100
Occurs when there is narrowing in the arteries
What is Hypertension
100
Hypotension is less than what number/ what number
What is less than 90/60
200
A normal blood pressure number is?
What is 120/80
200
three risk factors for hypertension
What is Obesity, Stress, Excessive Alcohol Consumption, Too much salt in your diet, Family History, Diabetes, Smoking
200
Name three causes of hypotension
What is Stress, Heart problems, Physical condition, Endocrine problems, Medications, Pregnancy, What you eat or drink, Dehydration, Allergic reactions, Blood loss, Severe infection, Time of day (lower when you sleep)
300
pressure while the heart contracts to pump blood to the body
What is systolic
300
What are two organs that can be damaged by high blood pressure?
What is kidneys, brain, heart
300
Name two possible complications of hypotension
What is Dizziness, Weakness, Fainting, Oxygen deprivation
400
represents the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats
What is diastolic
400
Why is Hypertension called the silent killer?
What is your heart, brain, and kidneys can handle the increased pressure for a long time allowing you to live for years without symptoms and during those years damage is happening and your risk for other diseases is increasing
400
Why do adults have more of a risk for blood pressure issues than kids?
What is your blood vessels become stiffer as you age
500
blood pressure cuff is called
What is sphygmomanometer
500
What are three possible treatments to lower your blood pressure?
What is Medication, Diet: heart healthy, limit salt, Exercise regularly, Surgery, Quit smoking, Limit alcohol intake, Reduce stress, Stay at a healthy body weight
500
Most people with low blood pressure don't need treatment but what is one possible treatment?
What is Medication, Changes in diet, Changes in exercise, Blood transfusion
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