By: Bre’Anna Wyche & Shaynah Ruff Blood Pressure
Mar 24, 2016
By: Bre’Anna Wyche & Shaynah Ruff
Blood Pressure
• The measurement exerted on the walls
of arteries during various stages of heart
activity.
What is Blood Pressure
Types of Blood Pressure
•When blood pressure
during and after each
heartbeat is much lower
than usual.
•Also called hypotension.
Low Blood Pressure
•Elevation of the
arterial blood
pressure or a
condition resulting
from it.
•Also called
hypertension.
High Blood Pressure
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What Causes High Blood Pressure
• Alcohol
• Anti-anxiety medications
• Certain antidepressants
• Diuretics
• Heart medicines, including those used to treat
high blood pressure and coronary heart disease
• Medications used for surgery
• Painkillers
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• Silent killer
• Severe headache
• Severe nausea or vomiting
• Severe bad headache
• Confusion
• Changes in your vision
• Severe nosebleeds
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
• Blurry vision
• Confusion
• Dizziness
• Fainting (syncope)
• Light-headedness
• Sleepiness
• Weakness
Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Treatment
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• Medication
• Drinking plenty of fluids
• May need an IV
• Do not stop taking your
medicine unless it is ok with
your doctor.
Low Blood Pressure Treatment
condition resulting
from it. Also called
hypertension.
High Blood Pressure Treatment
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• Eat a heart-healthy diet, including
potassium and fiber, and drink plenty
of water. See: High blood pressure
and diet
• Exercise regularly -- at least 30
minutes of aerobic exercise a day.
• If you smoke, quit -- find a program
that will help you stop.
• Limit how much alcohol you drink --
one drink a day for women, two a day
for men.
• Limit the amount of sodium (salt) you
eat -- aim for less than 1,500 mg per
day.
• Reduce stress -- try to avoid things
that cause you stress. You can also
try meditation or yoga.
• Stay at a healthy body weight -- find
a weight-loss program to help you
•Low sodium diet
•Exercise (daily)
• Adults over 18 should have their blood pressure checked
regularly.
• Lifestyle changes may help control your blood pressure.
• Follow your health care provider's recommendations to
modify, treat, or control possible causes of high blood
pressure.
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• Avoiding alcohol
• Avoiding standing for a long time (if you have NMH)
• Drinking plenty of fluids
• Getting up slowly after sitting or lying down
• Using compression stockings to increase blood pressure
in the legs
How to Prevent Low Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Rates
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3 Low blood pressure is 90 systolic over 50 diastolic. It is written as 90/50mm Hg. This
means 90 over 50 millimeters of mercury.
Low Blood Pressure
Normal blood pressure is less than 120 systolic over 80 diastolic. It is written as
120/80mm Hg. This means 120 over 80 millimeters of mercury.
Normal Blood Pressure
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High blood pressure is 140 systolic over 90 diastolic. It is written as 140/90mm Hg. This
means 140 over 90 millimeters of mercury.
High Blood Pressure
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Steps on Taking Blood Pressure
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Your goals
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