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blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in the arteries. The more blood the heart pumps and the narrower the artery is, the higher the blood pressure.

This blood pressure is measured with an inflatable arm cuff and a manometer. A blood pressure reading in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), consists of two parts. The first part measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure). The second part measures the pressure in the arteries between beats (diastolic pressure).

Ideal for medical advice: A blood pressure reading must be published once in two years. In the case of pre Hyper Tension frequent readings are required.

Screening and diagnosis: The following are the latest BP guidelines:

Normal blood pressure: The blood pressure is normal when they are under 120/80 mmHg.

Prehypertension: In this, the systolic pressure from 120 to 139 or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89

Stage 1 hypertension: In this, the systolic pressure from 140 to 159 or a diastolic pressure of 90 to 99

Stage 2 hypertension: The most severe hypertension is the stage 2 hypertension. The systolic pressure of 160 or higher or a diastolic pressure of 100 or higher.

Isolated systolic hypertension (ISH): Occurs in people older than 50, when the diastolic pressure is normal but systolic pressure is high.

Recommended routine investigations: urine analysis, blood tests and an electrocardiogram.

Complications: damage to the arteries, heart failure, broken or a blocked blood vessel in the brain, blood vessels weakened and reduced in the kidneys, thickened, or torn blood vessels is reduced in the eyes, a group of diseases and increased waist circumference, high triglycerides, low high -density lipoprotein, high BP and insulin levels.

Treatment: 1 Change in the way of life

2. Drugs

Thiazide diuretics, it acts on the kidneys and eliminated sodium and water.

Beta-blockers-IT reduces the workload on the heart.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE)-inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, calcium channel blockers - these help to relax blood vessels.

Renin inhibitor Tekturna (drug) is a renin inhibitor, because its effect longer than 24 hours.

Alpha-blocker-IT reduces nerve impulses to blood vessels.

Alpha-Beta-blockers-it slows down the heart beats.

Central-agents-it that prevents the brain from signaling the nervous system, the heart rate and narrow the blood vessels.

Vasodilators, it prevents the muscles in the walls of the arteries from tightening and narrowing of the arteries.

Self-Care:

Healthy food to eat, a healthy body weight, increase physical activity, alcohol limit, and not smoking, manage stress, practice slow, deep breathing.

Handling skills: measuring the blood pressure at home, the right medication and regular doctor visits for healthy habits, stress and manage it. If you are motivated, the support of family and friends.

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