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
• 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 MANAGERS FOR THE FAMILY#7