Nonmodifiable Risk Factors Of Hypertension

7. HTN: Hypertension is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States. Normal blood pressure is defined as <80 mm Hg diastolic. Hypertension begins at a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg. Hypertension does not have a clearly identifiable etiology and is therefore an idiopathic disorder. Modifiable risk factors for the development of hypertension include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, metabolic syndrome, dietary factors, and tobacco use. Nonmodifiable risk factors include advancing age, and family history. The great concern for the treatment of blood pressure is because of the harm it may cause in body tissues and organs and the resulting significant morbidity and mortality. EM takes Lasix and Diltiazem to help control her hypertension. (Copstead, L., & Banasik, J. 2013)
CHF: CHF is generally classified as systolic or diastolic heart failure. The state of heart failure results from the impaired ability of myocardial fibers to contract (systolic), or relax (diastolic), or both. Commonly used criteria for identifying heart failure include the presence of dyspnea, pulmonary rates, cardiomegaly, pulmonary edema, S3 heart sounds, and tachycardia. Coronary artery disease and hypertension are common causes of CHF. Therapy for HF is aimed at improving cardiac output while minimizing congestive symptoms and cardiac workload. EM takes Coumadin and Diltiazem for her CHF. (Copstead, L., & Banasik, J.