Blood pressure numbers
Normal Blood Pressure
120/80
What is blood pressure (BP)?
The pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.
Initial treatment for a patient with pre or mild hypertension
Lifestyle modifications
True or False: People under 25 cannot be diagnosed with High Blood Pressure
False: Anyone can be diagnosed with High Blood Pressure
Elevated Blood Pressure
120-129 Systolic
and
Less than 80 Diastolic
What do blood pressure numbers mean?
The first number, called systolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
The second number, called diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
DASH Diet
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
Fruits, vegetables, poultry, fish, low-salt / fat
1 out of how many Americans have High Blood Pressure?
1 out of 3 Americans
High Blood Pressure (Stage 1)
Systolic 130-139
or
Diastolic 80-89
What's the best way to know if you have hypertension?
Doesn't usually present with warning signs or symptoms.
Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure.
Does smoking increase your high blood pressure risk?
Yes, it causes a buildup of plaque inside the arteries
If left untreated a Hypertensive Crisis may result in what medical emergency?
A stroke
High Blood Pressure (Stage 2)
Systolic 140 or higher
or
Diastolic 90 or higher
Can your weight cause high blood pressure?
Being overweight (BMI = 25 to 29.9) can increase BP by putting extra strain on your heart
How long should you exercise every week to reduce high blood pressure?
2 hours and 30 minutes every week
What part of the body is Blood Pressure most commonly taken?
The upper arm
Hypertensive Crisis
Systolic higher than 180
and/or
Diastolic higher than 120
Can stress affect your blood pressure?
Yes, long-term emotional stress may contribute to high blood pressure
How much alcohol should you drink if you want to reduce your BP?
No more than 2 drinks per day for men and 1 drink per day for women
True or False Does water help stabilize your blood pressure?
True. Drinking water can help stabilize your blood pressure but doesn't necessarily lower your BP.