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April 5, 2024

7 Facts Women Need To Know About High Blood Pressure

7 Facts Women Need To Know About High Blood Pressure

HYPERTENSION
MAJOR CAUSE HEART DISEASE- #1
LEADING CAUSE OF KIDNEY FAILURE- #2
USUALLY ASYMPTOMATIC- #3
DEFINITION #4
NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE- 120/80, SYSTOLIC & DIASTOLIC
ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE- 120-129 TOP NUMBER, BOTTOM NUMBER IS BELOW 80
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HYPERTENSION

  • MAJOR CAUSE HEART DISEASE- #1
  • LEADING CAUSE OF KIDNEY FAILURE- #2
  • USUALLY ASYMPTOMATIC- #3

DEFINITION #4

  • NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE- 120/80, SYSTOLIC & DIASTOLIC
  • ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE- 120-129 TOP NUMBER, BOTTOM NUMBER IS BELOW 80
  • ELEVATED AT-RISK BLOOD PRESSURE- 130- 139 TOP NUMBER OR BOTTOM NUMBER 80-89
  • HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE- 140 OR HIGHER TOP, 90 OR HIGHER BOTTOM
  • Physician Discretion Used When to treat.
  • Systolic- pressure in arteries when heart beats.
  • Diastolic- pressure in arteries when the heart rests.

BEST TECHNIQUE TO FOLLOW BEFORE TAKING BP#5

  • Don’t drink caffeine, smoke, or exercise at least 30 minutes before you take your blood pressure.
  • Empty your bladder before the test.
  • Sit with your back straight, such as a on a dining chair, with both feet on the floor.
  • Rest quietly for at least 5minutes before you take a reading.
  • Do not move, talk, or text while you take your blood pressure.
  • Check a second time standing if elevated.

 

BEST FOR GOOD MANAGEMENT #6

  • Lifestyle modifications- Diet & Exercise
  • Adherence to prescribed medications can help control hypertension.
  • Regular checkups

WOMEN ARE USUALLY THE HEALTHCARE MANAGER FOR THE FAMILY#7

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