Epidemiology Of Hypertension
Medical Surgical I
Disease Process of Hypertension
By
Ms. Margarita Minor, LPN
Pathophysiology The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hypertension as an abnormally high arterial blood pressure that is indicated by an adult systolic blood pressure of 140mm Hg or greater or a diastolic blood pressure of 90mm Hg or greater. The cause is unknown but may be attributable to a preexisting condition that result in thickening and inelasticity of the arterial walls of the left ventricle and risk factors for various pathological conditions. It is often called the silent killer, because sometimes there are no symptoms, it is serious condition that lasts a lifetime. Hypertension can be controlled or prevented when …show more content…
The doctor may recommend medication to lower your blood pressure; there are several medications that are used to control high blood pressure. 1.) Diuretics, it acts on the kidneys to help your body eliminate sodium and water, reducing blood volume. 2.)Beta-blockers reduce the workload of the heart and open the blood vessels. 3.) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors help to relax blood vessel and the Angiotensin II receptor blockers also help relax blood vessels. 4.) Calcium channel blockers that help relax the muscles or your blood vessels, slow heart rate. Some additional medications that are sometimes used to treat high blood pressure include: alpha-blockers, alpha-beta blockers, central-acting agents, vasodilators and aldosterone antagonists. The goal of the treatment for healthy adults age 60 or alder is to have a blood pressure less than 150/90 and younger adults less than 140/90 and also if you have chronic kidney disease, diabetes or coronary artery disease.
Nursing Interventions Nursing Interventions for Hypertension: includes maintain patient’s diet, assessing cardiovascular status, encourage patient to express feelings, maintain quiet environment, administer medications Educate patient about smoking cessation, stress reduction, action, adverse effects of medication, risk factors modification, there are no surgical interventions for
Disease Process of Hypertension
By
Ms. Margarita Minor, LPN
Pathophysiology The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hypertension as an abnormally high arterial blood pressure that is indicated by an adult systolic blood pressure of 140mm Hg or greater or a diastolic blood pressure of 90mm Hg or greater. The cause is unknown but may be attributable to a preexisting condition that result in thickening and inelasticity of the arterial walls of the left ventricle and risk factors for various pathological conditions. It is often called the silent killer, because sometimes there are no symptoms, it is serious condition that lasts a lifetime. Hypertension can be controlled or prevented when …show more content…
The doctor may recommend medication to lower your blood pressure; there are several medications that are used to control high blood pressure. 1.) Diuretics, it acts on the kidneys to help your body eliminate sodium and water, reducing blood volume. 2.)Beta-blockers reduce the workload of the heart and open the blood vessels. 3.) Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors help to relax blood vessel and the Angiotensin II receptor blockers also help relax blood vessels. 4.) Calcium channel blockers that help relax the muscles or your blood vessels, slow heart rate. Some additional medications that are sometimes used to treat high blood pressure include: alpha-blockers, alpha-beta blockers, central-acting agents, vasodilators and aldosterone antagonists. The goal of the treatment for healthy adults age 60 or alder is to have a blood pressure less than 150/90 and younger adults less than 140/90 and also if you have chronic kidney disease, diabetes or coronary artery disease.
Nursing Interventions Nursing Interventions for Hypertension: includes maintain patient’s diet, assessing cardiovascular status, encourage patient to express feelings, maintain quiet environment, administer medications Educate patient about smoking cessation, stress reduction, action, adverse effects of medication, risk factors modification, there are no surgical interventions for