Hypertension

Hypertension Vicki is a 42-year-old African American woman who was diagnosed with Hypertension a month ago. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for the past 20 years. She is self-employed and runs a successful insurance agency. Her work requires frequent travel and Vicki often has to eat at fast food restaurants for most of her meals. A poor diet that is high in salt and fat and low in nutrients for the body is a contributing factor of Vicki’s diagnoses of hypertension. This paper will discuss the pathogenesis of hypertension, normal functioning of the circulatory system, the signs and symptoms of the disease, and the effects of hypertension on the rest of the body. Definition of HTN-Hypertension Hypertension is also known as…

Hypertension is described as a medical disorder where the blood pressure is higher than the normal values. Sphygmomanometer readings more than 139/89 mm hg are regarded as hypertension, having been taken in more than two different distinct occasions (Bothe, 2014). This paper discusses hypertension as a disorder and the impacts after it affects someone, its relation to the HFSON conceptual framework including the integration of the nursing process. It will also expound on the nursing practices,…

Did you know that you need to prevent hypertension no matter your age? Hypertension is a significant public health problem, and it causes just about 13% of the total deaths worldwide (Adherence). Hypertension is what is commonly known as high blood pressure due to abnormal levels of blood pressure. The pressure is continually at an elevated level due to the arteries constantly being pressurized. The abnormality can cause numerous cardiovascular issues for anyone, and depending on your age…

through the four steps of the data, information, knowledge, wisdom continuum with a research topic related to my area of practice. The clinical question that I would like to explore is: What are some potential consequences of having a high blood pressure? I provided a scenario with a patient problem that relates to my clinical question. Finally, I explained how information technology could be used to gain wisdom. Introduction A chronic disease that is common in this country is hypertension,…

to the public. Our plan is to institute a clinic offering regular blood pressure screening to the public that is free of charge. Having a screening clinic readily available to the public could help recognize hypertension at an earlier stage. According to Siu, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for high blood pressure after the age of 18. There is evidence that screening and treatment completed early for hypertension leads to a reduced number of cardiovascular…

Hypertension is an asymptomatic vascular disorder that displays an increased systolic (>120mm/Hg) or diastolic (>80mm/Hg) pressure. The etiology of the disorder is unknown, and is therefore known as an idiopathic disorder but a variety of factors do play a role in the pathogenesis of the disorder such as coarctation of the aorta, salt sensitivity, renal abnormalities, hormonal disorders and neurological malfunctions. Therefore, the manifestation of the disorder is a complex interaction…

Hypertension also referred to as blood pressure, it 's the force pushing against the walls of arteries as it flows through them, (Medical Dictionary, 2016). When the heart beats to push out blood from the arteries blood pressure is at its highest.Hypertension sometimes called “Silent killer” because patients can live with the condition for years without any signs and symptoms. Systolic is the first blood pressure reading, it is when the heart is contracting while diastolic is the second blood…

Hypertension- high blood pressure means that the systolic blood pressure is consistently over 140 (represent the pressure generate when the heat beat) and the diastolic blood pressure is consistently over 90 (represent the pressure in the vessels when the heart is at rest). Pre-hypertension will eventually lead to hypertension, those with a systolic pressure between 120 and 139, and a diastolic between 80 and 89 on multiple readings (“Hypertension,” n.d. ). This is a condition in which the force…

Hypertension or otherwise known as High blood pressure is defined as a high force of blood pushing on the walls of the arteries during the flow of blood. Blood pressure is measured as the heart pumps and as the heart fills and rests in between heartbeats. This is called systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. They are both measured in milliliters of mercury. Those with a systolic pressure of over 120 and a diastolic pressure of above 80 are clinically defined as having prehypertension and…

It has been already stated that the definite causes of essential hypertension (which accounts for 95% of conditions) are not known, but it is associated with a number of factors that might increase that patients probability of developing hypertension like, age, obesity, insulin resistance (diabetes), high alcohol intake, high salt intake (especially in salt-sensitive patients), and sometimes sedentary life style, stress, low potassium and calcium intake can cause hypertension, also, high blood…