Hypertension Basics
This is the more common name for Hypertension
What is High Blood Pressure?
This type of risk factor can not be changed.
What are Non-modifiable risk factors?
Hypertension increases the risk of this critical event in which a blood vessel in the brain is either blocked or burst and bleeds.
What is a stroke?
True of False, losing only 5% of your body weight can have a significant effect on your lowering your blood pressure.
What is true?
A normal blood pressure reading include this number and below
What is 120/80
lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise or lack of, and sednetary lifestyles are examples of this type of risk factor
What are modifiable risk factors?
High blood pressure is a leading cause of damage to this vital organ which filters waste from the body?
What are the kidneys?
This is the minimum number of minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week that is recommended for adults to manage hypertension.
What is 150 minutes?
The lack of symptoms and the deadly nature of hypertension are the reason it has this name
What is "the silent killer"?
This addictive product is a modifiable risk factor for Hypertension
Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to this condition where the heart fails to properly pump blood effectively?
What is heart failure?
We can use mindfulness, meditation, breathing exercises, and similar techniques to lower this modifiable risk factor of hypertension.
What is Stress?
This blood pressure reading number and above are considered Stage 1 Hypertension
What is 130-139/80-89
Excessive intake of this electrolyte is associated with high blood pressure
What is sodium?
Hypertension can cause a hardening of the arteries that can block the flow of blood, also known as this.
What is Atherosclerosis?
Limiting consumption of products and drinks containing this common stimulant can help reduce spikes in your blood pressure and keep it under control.
What is caffeine?
140 or higher or / 90 or higher is this stage of hypertension
Stage 2 hypertension
This "Obstructive" sleep disorder is often a risk factor for hypertension
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Blood pressures of over 180 Systolic (Top number) or over 120 Diastolic (bottom number) is known as this.
What is Hypertensive crisis
Limiting your sodium intake to this number, is recommended for people who suffer from hypertension.
What is 2 grams or 2000 mg?