Blood Pressure
How many times a year (minimum), should you visit your healthcare provider?
One visit per year with a healthcare provider
Name 2 symptoms of a heart attack mentionned in the powerpoint.
Chest pain
Arm, shoulder, back discomfort
Fatigue
Cold sweat (People with diabetes)
What is a stroke?
Reduced or complete blockage of blood supply to brain
I measured my blood pressure twice. My second reading 1 minute after my first one shows 147/92.
Would this be considered a high blood pressure?
Yes
Tips for accurate blood pressure measurements:
No cafferine or smoking 30 minutes before
Feet flat on the floor
Arm resting and supported approximately at heart level.
Place the cufff directly on your arm, well adjusted.
Rest at least 5 minutes before testing
Avoid talking during measurement
Keep record of the readings
Prevention of heart attack includes limiting the intake of ______ fat
Trans
How can staying active help prevent a stroke?
Name 2 examples of common processed food?
Fast food
Canned soup
Packaged sauce
Condiments
Name the first two things you should do when you start to feel chest pain.
Call 9-1-1
Minimize movements/Lay down
Take deep breaths
If known for heart attacks: take aspirin/nitroglycerine
What is the acronym to quickly identify if someone is having a stroke?
What is the meaning of each letter?
F: Face
A: Arms
S: Speech
T: Time