Information Guide to Hypertension

K Seyed Jaafar
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dateWed, Mar 18, 2009 at 9:17 AM
subjectInformation Guide to Hypertension

Dear Brother/s

I am in receipt of the following email from our Clinic.
The same is forwarded for the benefit of our brethren to make awareness
of this SILENT KILLER.

Kindly distribute one and all .

With kind regards
Seyed Jaafar
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hypertension/htm/video.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/hypertension/htm/index.htm

What is Hypertension?
Hypertension (also called high blood pressure) is a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime but the good news is that it can be treated and controlled.

High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it usually has no symptoms. Some people may not find out they have it until they have trouble with their heart, brain or kidneys.
When high blood pressure is not found and treated it can cause -

The heart to get larger, which may lead to heart failure.
Small bulges (aneurysms) to form in blood vessels. Common locations are the main artery from the heart (aorta); arteries in the brain, legs, and intestines; and the artery leading to the spleen.
Blood vessels in the kidney to narrow, which may cause kidney failure.
Arteries throughout the body to "harden" faster, especially those in the heart, brain, kidneys, and legs. This can cause a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, or amputation of part of the leg.
Blood vessels in the eyes to burst or bleed which may cause vision changes and can result in blindness.

Certain traits, conditions, or habits may raise the risk of HBP. These include older age, race/ethnicity, overweight or obesity, gender, unhealthy lifestyle habits, a family history of HBP, long-lasting stress, and having prehypertension (blood pressure levels between 120–139/80–89).

Managing Hypertension
This is why knowing your blood pressure numbers is important, even when you're feeling fine. To have your blood pressure checked, simply make an appointment at the clinic. Even if your blood pressure is normal, the Clinic can help you keep it that way through lifestyle recommendations.

If your blood pressure is too high, then the Clinic is there to give you the right advice on a healthy lifestyle, ongoing medical care, and a specific treatment plan.

Further information

· A Pocket Guide to Blood Pressure Measurement in Children
· My Blood Pressure Wallet Card
· Your Guide to a Healthy Heart
· Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure (Interactive Web Site)
· Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure
· Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure With DASH
· High Blood Pressure (Medline Plus)
· Hypertension: Interactive Tutorial (MedlinePlus)