Hypertension

 

Hypertension

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your actions. Having blood pressure measures consistently above normal may result in a diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension). It is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high sufficient that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.

Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure. A blood pressure reading is given in millimeters of mercury.

How dangerous is high blood pressure?

• For good reason, it is known as the silent killer.

• Causes more than 200,000 deaths each year.

• It affects over 1 billion people worldwide.

• Healthcare costs are on the 
• High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal. Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your actions. Having blood pressure measures consistently above normal may result in a diagnosis of high blood pressure (or hypertension). It is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high sufficient that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. rise, increasing 35% in just ten years from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. Health care costs more than $37 billion per year.

Key facts

• Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious medical condition that increases the risk of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases.

• Worldwide, an estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years have hypertension, with the majority (two-thirds) living in low- and middle-income countries.

• An estimated 46% of adults with hypertension are uninformed about their condition.

• Only 42% of adults with hypertension are diagnosed and treated.

• One out of every five adults (21%) has hypertension under control.

• Hypertension is a leading cause of death worldwide.

Types of hypertension

• PRIMARY

• It is also known as "essential hypertension." In the majority of cases, the causes of this type are unknown. The majority of people with this type feel no different than those with normal blood pressure.

• SECONDARY

• This is when high blood pressure is caused by another medical condition (such as a kidney or liver problem) or medication.

What are the complications of uncontrolled hypertension?

Hypertension, among other complications, can cause serious heart damage. Excessive pressure can harden arteries, reducing blood and oxygen flow to the heart. This increased blood pressure and decreased blood flow can result in: chest pain, also known as angina.

• A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is cut off, causing heart muscle cells to die from a lack of oxygen. The greater the damage to the heart, the longer the blood flow is blocked.

• Heart failure, which occurs when the heart is unable to deliver enough blood and oxygen to other vital organs.

• heartbeats, which can result in death.

• Hypertension can also cause a stroke by bursting or blocking arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the brain.
  In addition, hypertension can cause kidney damage, leading to kidney failure.

SYMPTOMS AND SIGNIFICANCE

.. The American Heart Association states that it is a common misconception that people with high blood pressure will experience symptoms such as nervousness, sweating, difficulty sleeping, or facial flushing. The truth is that HBP (high blood pressure) is mostly asymptomatic. Ignoring your blood pressure because you believe symptoms will alert you to a problem is a dangerous gamble with your life. Everyone should be aware of their blood pressure readings and take steps to avoid developing high blood pressure.

Common Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

• Blurry or double vision.
• Light-headedness/Fainting.
• Fatigue.
• Headache.
• Heart palpitations.
• Nosebleeds.
• Shortness of breath.
• Nausea and/or vomiting

Reducing hypertension prevents heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage, as well as other health problems

• Reducing hypertension prevents heart attack, stroke, and kidney damage, as well as other health difficulties.

Prevention

• reducing salt consumption (to less than 5g daily).

• Eating more fruit and vegetables

• being physically active or do exercises on a regular basis.

• Escaping from tobacco

• reducing alcohol consumption.

• Limiting the intake of foods high in saturated fats

• Eliminating or reducing Tran’s fats in the diet.

• The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is an eating plan planned to prevent and treat hypertension.

• BP Monitoring

The American Heart Association states that it is a common misconception that people with high blood pressure will experience symptoms such as nervousness, sweating, difficulty sleeping, or facial flushing.

 • The truth is that HBP (high blood pressure) is mostly asymptomatic.

• Ignoring your blood pressure because you believe symptoms will alert you to a problem is a dangerous gamble with your life.

 • Everyone should be aware of their blood pressure readings and take steps to avoid developing high blood pressure.