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1. Hypertension

2. What is hypertension?
• Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure
• It is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is
persistently elevated
• Long-term high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease,
stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, vision loss,
chronic kidney disease, and dementia
• Hypertension is classified as either primary (essential) high blood pressure or
secondary high blood pressure
• Blood pressure is the amount of force that blood exerts on the walls of the
arteries as it flows through them. When this pressure reaches high levels, it can
lead to serious health problems

3. The risk factors includes-
• Age
• Family History
• Ethnic Background
• Obesity and being overweight:
• Some aspects of sex
• Physical inactivity
• Smoking
• Alcohol Intake
• Mental Stress
• Diabetes
Most people with high blood pressure will not experience any symptoms. People
often call hypertension the "silent killer" for this reason.

4. Four Stages of Hypertension
• Stage 1 or Prehypertension is 120/80 to 139/89
• Stage 2 or Mild Hypertension is 140/90 to 159/99
• Stage 3 or Moderate Hypertension is 160/100 to 179/109
• Stage 4 or Severe Hypertension is 180/110 or higher
If your blood pressure is in the prehypertension range, it is likely that you will end
up with high blood pressure unless you take action to prevent it. High blood
pressure needs to be treated because it can lead to kidney failure, heart attacks,
heart failure, stroke, and blindness.

5. Treatment & Prevention
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Increasing physical activity
• Eliminating tobacco use
• Limiting alcohol consumption to no more than three ounces per day for men and one
and a half ounces for women
• Building relaxation into your workday
• Developing healthy eating habits, which include selecting a variety of foods, partially
whole grains, fruits and green vegetables, and limiting the intake of salt and saturated
fats
• Knowing your blood pressure
• Take medications as instructed
• Monitor your blood pressure regularly, and keep a written record to share with your
doctor.

6. Three Drinks to Lower Blood Pressure
If you're serious about lowering your blood pressure, you probably already know to
ditch high-sodium foods like deli meats, canned soups and frozen pizzas. Ditto for
unhealthy fats and sugary sweets and sodas, which can pack on pounds and hike up
your risk of hypertension.
1. Low-fat or Nonfat Milk
2. Hibiscus Tea
3. Pomegranate Juice

7. Blood Pressure Readings
When your doctor takes your blood pressure, it’s expressed as a measurement with two
numbers, with one number on top (systolic) and one on the bottom (diastolic), like a
fraction. For example, 120/80 mm Hg.
The top number refers to the amount of pressure in your arteries during the contraction of
your heart muscle. This is called systolic pressure.
The bottom number refers to your blood pressure when your heart muscle is between
beats. This is called diastolic pressure.
Both numbers are important in determining the state of your heart health.
Numbers greater than the ideal range indicate that your heart is working too hard to pump
blood to the rest of your body.

8. Blood Pressure Readings
When your doctor takes your blood pressure, it’s expressed as a measurement with two
numbers, with one number on top (systolic) and one on the bottom (diastolic), like a
fraction. For example, 120/80 mm Hg.
The top number refers to the amount of pressure in your arteries during the contraction of
your heart muscle. This is called systolic pressure.
The bottom number refers to your blood pressure when your heart muscle is between
beats. This is called diastolic pressure.
Both numbers are important in determining the state of your heart health.
Numbers greater than the ideal range indicate that your heart is working too hard to pump
blood to the rest of your body.

9. Danger zone
A blood pressure reading above 180/120 mm Hg indicates a serious health problem. The
AHA refers to these high measurements as a “hypertensive crisis.” Blood pressure in this
range requires urgent treatment even if there are no accompanying symptoms. You should
seek emergency treatment if you have blood pressure in this range, which may accompany
symptoms such as:
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Visual changes
• Symptoms of stroke, such as paralysis or a loss of muscle control in the face or an
extremity
• Blood in your urine
• Dizziness
• Headache

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