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Need Blood Pressure Check
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FACTS |
- High blood pressure
causes increased pressure in the arteries that may cause
damage to the heart, arteries, and other organs.
- High blood
pressure may lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney damage,
and loss of eyesight.
- A person with
high blood pressure may be unaware of the problem because
there are often no significant symptoms until damage has
already occurred.
- One in four
adults have high blood pressure, although 30% of them are
unaware of this condition.
- Family history,
race, diet, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, overweight,
excessive intake of alcohol beverages, and some disease processes
may contribute to high blood pressure.
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| WHAT
TO DO |
- High blood
pressure is treatable. Interventions include:
- Education on the symptoms to report to a physician:
change in the person's ability to talk, walk, or use their
arms or legs;
chest pain that does not go away; difficulty with vision;
feeling tired often; frequent nosebleeds; persistent headache.
- Medical evaluation and medication.
- Exercise: moderate exercise for 30 minutes at least three
times a week helps to control blood pressure.
- Nutrition: low fat and low salt diet.
- Report any changes
in blood pressure reading to primary doctor.
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| WHERE
TO GO |
- Go to a physician,
clinic, or local pharmacy for a blood pressure screening.
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