Hypertension Basics _Patient education_2024.pptx

Patient awareness presentation for Hypertension

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2. Hypertension in INDIA_Epidemiology? Indian Heart Journal 71 (2019) 309-313 Overall prevalence 29.8 % Urban areas 33.8 % Rural areas 27.6 % 2

3. Overview Hypertension_Epidemiology Prevalence Blood pressure & High blood pressure Factors influencing BP Hypertension leads BP Categories Risk factors Common symptoms Complication Accurate BP Treatments 3

4. What does blood pressure means? Systolic- as the heart beats Diastolic - as the heart relaxes Normal Blood pressure reading <120 mm Hg/<80 mm Hg) Bottom number ( Diastolic ) Top number ( Systolic ) 4

5. What does high blood pressure means? 5

6. What are the factors influencing BP? 6

7. What kind of disease does HTN lead to? 7

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9. What are the risk factors of Hypertension (HTN)? 2 types Modifiable Non-modifiable unhealthy diets physical inactivity, consumption of tobacco consumption of alcohol overweight or obese. family history of hypertension age over 65 years co-existing diseases diabetes or kidney disease. 9

10. Modifiable overweight or obese consumption of tobacco unhealthy diets physical inactivity consumption of alcohol 10

11. Non-modifiable family history of hypertension age over 65 years co-existing diseases diabetes or kidney disease 11

12. What are the common symptoms of HTN? 2 types Asymptomatic Common symptoms Early morning headache vision changes Chest pain Muscle Tremors 12

13. What are the complications of uncontrolled HTN? 13

14. How to Take Blood pressure at home? Regularly checking blood pressure is neccessary 14

15. NO talking Sit still Breath normally 15

16. Share results with your consulting Doctor 16

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18. What treatments doctors recommend for HTN? Treatments Nonpharmacological Pharmacological 18

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20. How to prevent HTN? Reducing salt (Sodium) intake (to less than 5g daily) Processed Meat Canned FOOD Frozen dinner Reduce Sodium SAY NO 20

21. How to prevent HTN? Eating healthy foods Get plenty of potassium from natural sources, which can help lower blood pressure. Eat less saturated fat and trans fat. Fruits & Veggies Poultry Fish SAY YES 21

22. How to prevent HTN? Being physically active on a regular basis. Aim to do muscle-strengthening exercises at least two days a week. Department of Health and Human Services 150 MIN a week Moderate Aerobic exercise Activity Healthy Adult 22

23. How to prevent HTN? Avoiding use of tobacco. Tobacco injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of the arteries. If you smoke, ask your doctor to help you quit. 23

24. How to prevent HTN? OR Reducing alcohol consumption Drink alcohol in moderation One Drink Two Drink One drink equals 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) of 80-proof liquor. 24

25. How to prevent HTN? In people with high blood pressure, the drop in blood pressure may be even more significant per kilogram of weight lost. Maintaining a healthy weight You may reduce your blood pressure by about 1 mm Hg with each kilogram (about 2.2 pounds) of weight you lose. 25

26. How to manage HTN? Reducing and managing stress. Practice healthy coping techniques, such as muscle relaxation, deep breathing or meditation. Getting regular physical activity and plenty of sleep can help, too. 26

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28. Medication prescribed by Doctor for HTN? ACE inhibitors Angiotensin-receptor blockers Alpha-blockers Beta-blockers Calcium channel blockers Diuretics 28

29. When to consult a Doctor? That means your blood pressure is still high Doctor Prescribed medication No response 29

30. When to consult a Doctor? These may be serious and should warrant prompt medical attention. SYMPTOMS Fatique Nausea Shortness of breath Lightheadedness Severe Headache Excessive sweating at normal temperature Palpitation/ irregular heart beats 30

31. Is it important to do health check if my family has a history of HTN? To make sure your blood pressure is within the normal range YES 31

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