Normal Blood Pressure
The pressure of blood against the walls of arteries.
What is blood pressure?
Occurs when there is a narrowing in the arteries.
What is hypertension?
Hypotension is this number.
What is less than 90/60?
An excess of this dietary mineral can cause an increase in blood pressure.
What is sodium?
High blood pressure causes a shearing force against the artery walls and speeds the development of this.
What is atherosclerosis?
A normal blood pressure number.
What is 118/78
Risk factors for hypertension.
What is obesity, stress, excessive alcohol, sodium, unhealthy diet, African American, diabetes, and smoking?
These are causes of hypotension.
What is stress, heart problems, kidney problems, medications, pregnancy, dehydration, and blood loss?
Drinking an excessive amount of this increases your risk of high blood pressure.
What is alcohol?
Atherosclerosis of the arteries can lead to these two urgent medical conditions.
What is stroke and heart attack?
Pressure is created while the heart contracts to pump blood to the body.
What is systolic?
Two organs that can be damaged by hypertension.
What is the heart and kidneys?
Two possible complications of hypotension.
What is dizziness and fainting?
Switching to drinks without_ and eating less _ foods may decrease blood pressure.
What is caffeine and processed?
Long-term high blood pressure can cause irreversible damage to this sense.
What is sight?
Represents the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats.
What is diastolic?
Hypertension is called the silent killer.
What is no symptoms?
A reason for adults having a higher risk of hypertension than children.
What is your blood vessels become stiffer as you age?
The recommended amount of dietary fiber may help keep blood pressure normal.
What is 25-30 grams?
Long-standing high blood pressure can cause swelling of the extremities related to this condition.
What is heart failure?
A blood pressure cuff is called.
What is sphygmomanometry?
Treatments to lower blood pressure.
What is medications, a healthy diet, low sodium, physical activity, stop smoking, limit alcohol intake, reduce stress, and a healthy weight?
Treatment options for low blood pressure.
What is medication, diet changes, and changes in exercise?
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, low-fat dairy, and decreased saturated fats.
What is the DASH diet?
A hypertensive crisis with a blood pressure greater than 180/110 can cause acute damage to these three organs.
What is the brain, heart, and kidneys?