Hypertension Overview
Hypertension is a condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure, defined as measurements of 140/90 mmHg or higher, compared to a normal 120/80 mmHg.
Summary
Hypertension is a condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure, defined as measurements of 140/90 mmHg or higher, compared to a normal 120/80 mmHg. It is often symptomless but can cause severe health issues including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, and eye damage. Key risk factors include high salt intake, obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, stress, and family history. Management strategies involve lifestyle changes such as a low salt diet, regular exercise, weight loss, quitting smoking, and medications like diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers.
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- Definition of hypertension
- Normal vs high blood pressure
- Risk factors
- Complications
- Silent nature
- Dietary management
- Exercise benefits
- Medications
- Family history
- Smoking impact
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Hypertension is a condition where blood pressure is consistently elevated. It is often called a silent killer because it usually has no symptoms but can lead to serious complications.
Normal blood pressure: 120/80 mmHg Hypertension: 140/90 mmHg or higher
Risk factors: • High salt intake • Obesity • Smoking • Lack of exercise • Stress • Family history
Complications of hypertension: • Heart disease • Stroke • Kidney failure • Eye damage
Management: • Low salt diet • Exercise • Weight loss • Stop smoking • Medications such as diuretics, ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and calcium channel blockers
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