Hypertension

Question 1

Define hypertension

Answer 1

Hypertension is a condition in which the pressure of the blood against the artery walls is so high that it leads to health problems

Question 2

True or false: the more your heart pumps the higher the blood pressure gets

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Hypertension can lead to …

Answer 3

1. Heart attack
2. Stroke

Question 4

What are the risks of hypertension

Answer 4

1. Heart attacks
2. Strokes
3. Heart failure
4. Atherosclerosis
5. Aortic aneurysms
6. Kidney disease
7. Vascular dementia

Question 5

How is blood pressure measured

Answer 5

Blood pressure is measured with a systolic and a diastolic number. The systolic pressure is the force at which your heart pumps blood. The diastolic pressure is the resistance to the blood flow in the blood vessels.

Question 6

What is blood pressure measured in

Answer 6

It is measured in mmHg or millimeters of Mercury

Question 7

What is the range for high blood pressure

Answer 7

140/90 mmHg

Question 8

What is a normal blood pressure range

Answer 8

90/60 mmHg to 120/80 mmHg

Question 9

What is the range for low blood pressure

Answer 9

90/60 mmHg or lower

Question 10

Lifestyle choices that increase your risk of hypertension

Answer 10

1. Smoking - reduces oxygen in blood, raises heart rate and blood pressure
2. A poor diet
3. Excessive alcohol - raises blood pressure
4. Lack of physical activity - increases risk of high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity
5. High salt intake
6. High stress levels
7. Use of medication
8. Being obese - raise cholesterol, blood pressure, risk of type 2 diabetes