Hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg. It is called a "silent killer" because it often has no symptoms. Treatment of hypertension focuses on reducing sodium intake through diet changes and medications to lower blood pressure, as uncontrolled high blood pressure can damage blood vessels and organs over time and lead to life-threatening issues like stroke and aneurysm.

1. Hypertension, pt2

2. Note taking skills with: w/ without: w/o is: = causes/leads to -> e.g.: for example #: number

3. Review 1. Why is hypertension a “silent killer”? 2. Define the following terms: Aorta Vena cava Hemoglobin Stroke Aneurysm Hemorrhage

4. Hemoglobin (video)

6. Definition of hypertension 140 mmHg systolic AND/OR 90 mmHg diastolic Blood pressure = force exerted on blood vessels by circulating blood

7. Treatment of hypertension Na+ reduction. Why?

9. Treatment of hypertension Na+ reduction (diffusion video, then osmosis video)

10. Checkpoint Make sure you know what the following mean: Diffusion Osmosis Blood pressure Primary hypertension

11. Treatment of hypertension Diet Weight loss Exercise Medications