Hypertension

Hypertension is defined in many different ways but in general is accepted to be an elevation of systolic blood pressure (when the heart contracts) above 140 mmHg and elevation of diastolic blood pressure (when the heart rests between beats) above 90 mmHg 4. It is important to note however that our blood pressures change very significantly from one moment to the next. For example, when a person is lying flat in bed, their blood pressure can be 110/60 mmHg with heart rate of 58. But then when a person

Did you know approximately 3 million people are diagnosed with Hypertension each year? Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure occurs when the force that your blood travels through the blood vessel increases more than what is considered healthy (CDC p.3). High blood pressure is sometimes called the “silent killer” because there are no symptoms. Overtime, an uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause life threatening damages to important organs in your body. When your heart beats it pumps

Hypertension, more commonly known as high blood pressure, occurs when blood is forcefully pumped through the arteries at a high pressure. This pressure is recorded by a blood pressure (BP) monitor. At a reading of 120/80, the BP is normal; 120/80 to 140/90 is called pre-hypertension; 140/90 and above is considered hypertension. When developed, hypertension is responsible for health issues and limitations, but it is treatable both chemically and naturally. There is a greater risk of contracting

Hypertension. Of the individuals over the age of 18 diagnosed with diabetes, 71% had a diagnosis of hypertension (blood pressure of greater than or equal to 140/90) and used prescription medications to lower their blood pressure (CDC, 2014). Reduction in blood pressure was reported to decrease the risk of diabetic complications, such as heart attacks, strokes, blindness, and kidney failure (CDC, 2014). Blindness. In 2008, approximately 4.2 million individuals with diabetes were diagnosed with

2013-2014, with their demographic, state and regional differences in hypertension control and pharmaceutical treatment. Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke in the United States. Hypertension as defined as an elevation of systolic greater or equal 140mmHg and diastolic greater or equal 90 mmHG. 2011- 2014 from the recent study, estimated that 53% of hypertensive adults had their hypertension controlled. The data obtained by National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey

Control and Prevention (CDC) (as cited in Kear, 2015), hypertension is a common, long term health condition that affects over one billion people worldwide and 76.4 million adults in the United States. Hypertension is classified as having a systolic blood pressure of or greater than 130 mmHg and a diastolic blood pressure of or greater than 90 mmHg (Kear, 2015, p. 182). As a nurse you will encounter many patients that are hospitalized with hypertension and co-morbidities related to. As this is a chronic

Hypertension is a common condition in the general population that remains one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke worldwide. Prehypertension stage is defined as a systolic blood pressure between 120 and 139 or a diastolic pressure between 80 and 89. It is meant to identify adults who are at high risk for developing hypertension. Hypertension stage 1 is between 140 and 159 or diastolic pressure is between 90 and 99. It will probably need to take medication. Hypertension

The Silent Killer Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the body’s blood pressure levels are above 130/80, and considered severe if the levels are above 180/120. I know about this because of my father. I still remember the scenario as if it were yesterday. December 12, 2010 was a night like any other. My dad worked a job and my mom stayed home and took care of me. I remember feeling uneasy the next morning when I woke up, like something was wrong, but I couldn’t identify

[pic] OBSTETRICS POSTING CASE WRITE-UP PREGNANCY INDUCE HYPERTENSION Name: Muhammad Azraie B. Mat Ali Matrix Number: 1090265 Patient Identification Name : Nur Asilah Bt. Johari Age : 23 year old Race : Malay Sex : Female Address : Taman Raja Abdullah Occupation : Student D.O.A. : 13 March 2013 I/C : 900208035442 LMP : 27 June 2012 - sure of date - not on breast feeding - not on contraceptive

2. What body systems will you plan to focus upon during your physical examination? The nurse has to focus on the eyes system and blood circulation system. This is because the patient has pain in the right eye, and also he has been hypertension. 3. What objective data will you need to collect during your examination? Explain what techniques you will use to obtain this data.  Objective assessment a. Need Snellen or E-chart b. Near vision card c. Penlight d. Ophthalmoscope e. Eye cover card