Blood Pressure Basics
This is the term for the force of blood against artery walls.
Blood Pressure
Normal blood pressure is usually considered this:
120/80 mmHg
The two types of risk factors are called what?
Controlled and uncontrolled
High blood pressure is often called this because it shows no obvious symptom:
Silent killer
Blood pressure is recorded with these two numbers, the higher and lower pressures:
Systolic and Diastolic
Elevated blood pressure starts when systolic pressure is between what numbers?
120-129
What are two examples of risk factors that are difficult to control?
Can include: family history, race/ethnicity, increasing age, gender, chronic kidney disorder, obstructive sleep apnea
True or false: regular monitoring and lifestyle changes can help prevent or manage this condition.
True
Systolic
Stage 1 hypertension is diagnosed when systolic is 130-139 or diastolic is between this and this.
80-89
Adding too much of this in your food can raise blood pressure.
Salt (sodium)
The best way to know if you have high blood pressure is to do this:
Have it checked
The bottom number is a blood pressure reading is called what?
Diastolic
Stage 2 hypertension is systolic 140 or higher, or diastolic at or above this number.
90
Smoking, physical inactivity, and drinking too much alcohol are examples of risk factors that can be what?
Controlled
This type of fat has been linked to increase your risk of developing heart disease:
Trans fat