Hypertension

is a concern because it is the direct cause of hypertension, which leads to many of the top preventable diseases of the circulatory system (Schieb). In 2010 approximately 200,000 people in the U.S. died from hypertensive disorders including heart disease, stroke, and heart attack (Schieb). Many risk factors for hypertension are personal factors, as the effects genetics and biology. Being a non-Hispanic black is a major risk factor for hypertension (Keenan). Research done by the Centers for…

Mr A is 76 year old male who is living alone. His wife died before 1 year. He is taking care of himself. He has history of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. He is on insulin injections for control of diabetes. He has history of hypertension, osteoarthritis, ischemic heart disease, obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GORD). He suffered from recent fall and underwent hip replacement surgery. He is shifted in rehabilitation centre after surgery. In this paper author will analyse…

One of the main reasons for my behavioral change is to decrease my chance of hypertension, since it does run in my family. Not only will this be one the biggest benefits of this change, but being more active just has a lot more health benefits such as feeling more energetic, maintaining weight and even helps your body relax. Some barriers…

at the doctor’s office or at home. Blood pressure should be checked regularly, regardless of whether it is elevated or not (204). Another way would be by staying fit, eating healthy, and weight control. Recommended treatment for people with mild hypertension includes regular aerobic exercise, weight control, a low/salt/low-fat and high-potassium/high-calcium diet, lower alcohol and caffeine intake, smoking cessation, and stress management (204). Lastly, having support and encouragement from…

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is high enough that it can eventually cause health problems. When the heart beats, is crates pressure that pushes blood through the arteries. Blood pressure is the result of this “push”, or force. There are two forces; one occurs when the blood pumps out of the heart and into the arteries and the second occurs as the heart rests between beats. These two forces each represent the numbers…

Such questions include the persons who need the treatment guidelines, knowing one’s risk of hypertension, and likelihood of blood pressure bouncing around a great deal in addition to answering the question of what happens then. The article concludes with a glimpse into the possible scenarios in the event drugs fail to work, especially in persons with…

factor for a stroke. Total cholesterol level is inversely associated with risk of hemorrhagic stroke. A Higher level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol seems to be associated with lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Hypertension is abnormal high blood pressure and chronic hypertension causes weakening of blood vessels due to overuse which can easily cause a hemorrhagic stroke (bleed). Severe obstructive sleep apnea is a decrease in airflow thirty or more times while sleeping which deprives the…

Patient is on this medication for severe inflammation and due to immune suppression from chemo/radiation. (deltasone, meticorten, prednisone intensol) anti-inflammatory med, corticosteroid. Side effects: peptic ulcer/possible perforation, depression, hypertension, circulatory problems, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal distension, hyperglycemia, psychic derangements. Nursing considerations: monitor blood sugar in diabetic patients due to cause’s hyperglycemia. Contact physician if patient presents…

1. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing through the body into the arteries. Hypertension is high blood pressure. This is because there is an overwhelming pressure of blood that flows through the artery wall. 2. There are various things that can affect the resting blood pressure due to the fact blood pressure is constantly changing minute by minute in response to mood, activity, body position, etc. Factors that can change or affect your resting blood pressure reading include caffeine…

1. Introduction The disparities in hypertension prevalence in various racial or ethnic groups exist since 1960, being highest in the non-Hispanic African-American adults . Apart from having higher prevalence of hypertension, this group reportedly has poor blood pressure control as compared to non-Hispanic whites , and poor adherence . One of the theories used to explain medication adherence behavior in patients with hypertension is Bandura’s Self-efficacy theory. Self-efficacy is the person’s…