5. Blood being forced through vessels
from the heart to be circulated
throughout the body
Affected by cholesterol deposition,
overall body mass
Diagnosing HPT – 3 readings, AHBPM
Primary HPT
Secondary HPT
9. Primary HPT -Risks
Several environmental factors
influence blood pressure.
Increased dietary salt intake
Sedentary lifestyle, Metabolic X
syndrome
Obesity
Alcohol intake
Stress appears to play a minor