HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Presented By

Tehreem Syyed

contentWhat is Blood Pressure and high Blood

pressure Ranges of Blood pressureSymptomsCausesComplications Preventions

WHAT IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?

“ The Silent Killer”

High Blood PressureBlood pressure is the amount of force exerted against

the walls of the arteries as blood flows through them.

Normal Blood pressure 120/80 High BLOOD PRESSURE (hypertension)High B.P is a common condition in which the force of

the blood against the artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems such as heart disease. So if a person has high blood pressure it means that the walls of the arteries are receiving too much pressure repeatedly. is also known as hypertension.

Symptoms Chest painDifficulty breathingSevere headache

Cont. Fatigue, Dizziness or confusionVision problemsIrregular heartbeatNose bleeding more than normal.Blood in the urine

causesSmokingBeing overweight Lack of physical activityToo much salt in the diet.Too much alcoholStressOlder ageGeneticsFamily history of high blood pressureAdrenal and thyroid disordersHigh cloistral level (improper diet or tension)

COMPLICATIONS

High pressure can cause a break in a weakened blood

vessel, which then bleeds in the brain. This can cause a stroke. If a blood clot blocks one of the narrowed arteries, it can also

cause a stroke.

. High blood pressure can narrow and thicken

the blood vessels of the kidney this can

prevent these organ from functioning

normaly functioning

The heart is unable to pump enough blood to

supply the body's needs.

Stroke

Kidney disease

Heart failure

This can result in vision lose.

Trouble with memory or understanding

High blood pressure can cause

hardening and thinking of the

artery (atherosclerosis

which can lead to a heart attack, stroke

other complications)

Thickend, narrowed torn blood vwssels in the eyeHeart Attack

What can high blood pressure do to your body?

Preventions (life style and home ramifies)

Prevention (life style and home ramifies)Eat healthy foodDecrease salt in your dietMaintain healthy waitIncrease physical activityManage stress Monitor your blood pressure at home