HYPERTENSION, RISK FACTORS AND TREATMENT

These powerpoints is a continuation of the previous slides, demonstrating management strategies for hypertension, a silent killer.

1. HYPERTENSION cont’d

2. Types of hypertension Pre hypertension: SBP of 120-139 mmHg DBP of 80-89 mmHg Hypertension stage 1: SBP of 140-159 mmHg DBP of 90-99 mmHg Hypertension stage 2: SBP greater or equal to 160 mmHg DBP greater or equal to 100 mmHg Pregnancy-induced HTN: results from increased production of hormones and enzymes during pregnancy.