Hypertension

Blood pressure is classified as the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Every time which there is a cardiac contraction blood is pumped into the arteries. WHen the heart contracts is when the pressure is highest (systolic). As opposed to when at rest between contractions, ths pressure falls (diastolic). Pressures are read as systolic/diastolic.
140/90 Hypertension.
120/80 is the norm.
90/60 hipotension.

Hypertension is classified as the clinical term of having a higher blood pressure than the norm. which is considered 120/80.

The pacient may not have many symptoms hypertension is considered to be called "The silent killer" because a pacient feels no pain nor feels any discomforts.
The only likely symptoms a pacient may feel are the following:

• Confusions
• ear noise or buzzing
• fatigue
• headache
• irregular heartbeat
• nosebleed
• vision changes

Hypertension is brought upon many factors including:

• Hormonal inbalance
• High sodium intake
• Renal failure
• Smoking
• Bad Diet*
• Alcohol abuse
• Cholesterol
• Diabetes

If you have any of the Above symtpoms or if you get reall;y bad headaches you must see a physician right away. Upon testing BP if it is high your doctor may do further testing to see if you have any other complications.

Treatment:

A lifestyle change will be in order.

Pharmaceutically:

• Alpha blockers
• ACE inhibitors
• Beta blockers
• Diuretics
  

Other blood pressure regulators will be prescribed.

Prognosis:
Hypertension may be controlled with medication and a lifestyle change.

Not compying with the changes or the medication may lead to heart failure.



*INTERESTING FACT: Grapes are good for blood pressure regulation because they are rich in antioxidants. "Italians are the least likely to have HBP because all the wine they drink"