The Importance of Healthy Blood Pressure

THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE Blood Pressure Statistics 67 million American adults have high blood pressure = 2 million More than 5 0% of adults over age 6O have high blood pressure 30% of adults have pre-hypertension High Blood Pressure SYMPTOMS • Many people will not experience any symptoms DANGEROUSLY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MAY CAUSE: SEVERE HEADACHES SEVERE ANXIETY SHORTNESS OF BREATH BLOODY NOSES Dangers Increases the risk of heart disease and stroke Can lead to heart failure, kidney disease, and blindness Can cause artery damage and arterial narrowing May lead to aneurysm, particularly in the aorta Measurements Blood Pressure Category Systolic, mmHg Diastolic, mmHg Normal Less than 120 Less than 80 140 160 180 180 200 120 200 120 100 220 - 100 220 80 240- 80 240- 260 280 300 60 60 260 280 300 20 Prehypertension 120-139 80-89 140160 180 / \ 140 160 18o 120 120 200 200 100 220 - 100 220 - 80 240- 80 240- 260 260 60 60 40 20 40 280 300 280 20 300 Stage 1 High Blood Pressure 140-159 90-99 140160 180 140 160 180 /. 120 200 120 200 100 220 220 100 80 240- во 240- 260 260 60 A0 20 280 300 40 20 280 300 Stage 2 High Blood Pressure 160 or higher 100 or higher יו ןיון 140 160 180 140 160 180 / 200 S120 100 120 200 100 220 220 80 240- 80 240- 60 260 260 60 40 20 280 300 40 20 Low Blood Pressure • Low blood pressure is less concerning than high blood pressure unless the individual experiences symptoms. SYMPTOMS LIGHTHEADEDNESS DEHYDRATION & EXCESSIVE THIRST FATIGUE DEPRESSION Dangers Could indicate disorders of the heart, brain, or endocrine system May deprive the brain and other organs of oxygen Can lead to shock, which may be fatal Could indicate a severe infection or an allergic reaction How to Improve Your Blood PressSure • Lose weight • Exercise regularly • Eat a healthy and nutritious diet • Reduce your sodium intake SALT • Quit smoking • Minimize your caffeine intake CARDIAC INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Cardiac Solutions www.phoenix-cardiology.com SOLUTIONS Sources: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/SymptomsDiagnosisMon itoringofHighBloodPressure/What-are-the-Symptoms-of-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_3018 71 Article.jsp http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/O,,20188456,00.html http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/high-blood-pressure/HIO0062.html http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/hbp/lserious.htmhttp://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/facts.htm http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-pressure/HIO0027 http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/AboutHighBloodPressur e/Low-Dlood-Pressure_UCM_301705_Article.jsp http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/low-blood-pressure/DS00590/DSECTION=symptoms