Blood Pressure Basics
This is the pressure of blood against the walls of arteries
blood pressure
Three major risk factors for hypertension include obesity, stress, and this substance
salt intake
Long-standing high blood pressure can cause swelling related to this condition
peripheral edema
Initial treatment for mild hypertension involves these modifications
regular physical activity, adopting a heart-healthy diet, reducing sodium intake, and maintaining a healthy weight
This number represents the pressure when your heart is contracting to pump blood to the body
systolic blood pressure
This number represents the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats
diastolic blood pressure
This ethnic group has higher risk factors for developing high blood pressure
Hispanics Asians Africans
High blood pressure can cause irreversible damage to which sense?
the many tiny blood vessels in your eyes
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and low-fat dairy products is known as this
DASH diet
A blood pressure of 130/80 is classified in this category
High Blood Pressure Stage 1
What device measures blood pressure?
A sphygmomanometer
Genetics, unhealthy diet, smoking, and certain medications are possible causes of this type of hypertension
essential or primary hypertension
A hypertensive crisis with a B/P greater than 180/110 can cause acute damage to these three organs
brain, heart, and kidneys
Common side effects of ACE inhibitors include this symptom
Dry cough.
Too much potassium in the blood.
Extreme tiredness or dizziness from blood pressure going too low.
Headaches Loss of taste
This is the name of the most common type of high blood pressure whose cause is unclear but likely has multiple factors
primary hypertension
A normal blood pressure reading is typically expressed as this number over this numbe
120/80
The recommended daily amount of dietary fiber that may help maintain normal blood pressure is this range
25-30 grams for women and 30-38 grams for men
High blood pressure causes a shearing force against the artery walls and speeds the development of this condition
heart attack and stroke
Over-the-counter medicines that should be avoided with high blood pressure include these types
decongestants, certain pain relievers (NSAIDs), and some cold and flu medicines
The name of a mercury blood pressure monitor for taking blood pressures
mercury sphygmomanometer
This term describes the temporary elevation of blood pressure in a clinical setting due to anxiety
white coat hypertension, or white coat syndrome
This lifestyle modification is recommended for 30 minutes most days of the week to help manage blood pressure
Exercise regularly
This condition is nicknamed 'the silent killer' because the heart, brain, and kidneys can handle increased pressure for years without noticeable symptoms
hypertension, also known as high blood pressure
These medications are commonly used as first-line treatment for hypertension
Thiazide-type diuretics
Calcium channel blockers
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
This represents the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats
diastolic blood pressure