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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
Presented By
Tehreem Syyed
contentWhat is Blood Pressure and high Blood
pressure Ranges of Blood pressureSymptomsCausesComplications Preventions
WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?
“ The Silent Killer”
High Blood PressureBlood pressure is the amount of force exerted against
the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them.
Normal Blood pressure 120/80 High BLOOD PRESSURE (hypertension)High B.P is a common condition in which the force of
the blood against the artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems such as heart disease. So if a person has high blood pressure it means that the walls of the arteries are receiving too much pressure repeatedly. is also known as hypertension.
Symptoms Chest painDifficulty breathingSevere headache
Cont. Fatigue, Dizziness or confusionVision problemsIrregular heartbeatNose bleeding more than normal.Blood in the urine
causesSmokingBeing overweight Lack of physical activityToo much salt in the diet.Too much alcoholStressOlder ageGeneticsFamily history of high blood pressureAdrenal and thyroid disordersHigh cloistral level (improper diet or tension)
COMPLICATIONS
High pressure can cause a break in a weakened blood
vessel, which then bleeds in the brain. This can cause a stroke. If a blood clot blocks one of the narrowed arteries, it can also
cause a stroke.
. High blood pressure can narrow and thicken
the blood vessels of the kidney this can
prevent these organ from functioning
normaly functioning
The heart is unable to pump enough blood to
supply the body's needs.
Stroke
Kidney disease
Heart failure
This can result in vision lose.
Trouble with memory or understanding
High blood pressure can cause
hardening and thinking of the
artery (atherosclerosis
which can lead to a heart attack, stroke
other complications)
Thickend, narrowed torn blood vwssels in the eyeHeart Attack
What can high blood pressure do to your body?
Preventions (life style and home ramifies)
Prevention (life style and home ramifies)Eat healthy foodDecrease salt in your dietMaintain healthy waitIncrease physical activityManage stress Monitor your blood pressure at home