Basics of Hypertension
This term refers to high blood pressure that often has no symptoms.
What is Hypertension?
This common lifestyle choice can significantly increase the risk of developing hypertension.
What is a high-sodium diet?
Many people with hypertension experience this common symptom, often mistaken for other issues.
What is a headache?
These medications, often used to treat hypertension, help relax blood vessels.
What is ACE inhibitors?
This demographic group is more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension in the U.S.
What is older adults?
The medical term for the top number in a blood pressure reading.
What is Systolic?
This condition, often referred to as "the silent killer," can lead to serious cardiovascular issues.
What is hypertension?
This organ can suffer damage, leading to kidney disease, as a result of untreated hypertension.
What is the kidneys?
This lifestyle change involves reducing the amount of salt in your diet to help manage blood pressure.
What is a low-sodium diet?
In this ethnic group, hypertension rates are significantly higher compared to other groups.
What are African Americans?
The normal range for systolic blood pressure is below this number, measured in mmHg.
What is 120?
This type of body mass index (BMI) is linked to a higher risk of hypertension.
What is overweight or obese?
Hypertension can lead to this condition characterized by damage to the arteries supplying blood to the heart.
What is coronary artery disease?
Regular exercise is recommended for managing hypertension. The minimum suggested amount is this many minutes a week.
What is 150 minutes?
This global health organization emphasizes the importance of managing hypertension to prevent heart disease.
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)?
This type of hypertension occurs during pregnancy.
What is gestational hypertension?
Chronic stress can have this effect on blood pressure.
What is increases it?
This eye condition can result from long-term high blood pressure.
What is hypertensive retinopathy?
This dietary approach, known for being rich in fruits and vegetables, is effective in reducing hypertension.
What is the DASH diet?
This age group is often targeted for hypertension screening due to increasing prevalence.
What are adults over 40?
This organ is primarily responsible for regulating blood pressure through the renin-angiotensin system.
What are the kidneys?
What kind of risk factor is family history?
Non-Modifiable
This type of stroke can occur due to uncontrolled hypertension.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
This type of therapy may help manage hypertension through relaxation techniques.
What is behavioral therapy or stress management?
This percentage of adults in the U.S. is estimated to have hypertension.
What is about 45%?