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09/08/2020 Hypertension A.P. - Coggle Diagram
09/08/2020 Hypertension A.P.
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
Hypertension is an area which attempts to explain mechanistically the causes of hypertension, which is a chronic disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS
Educational approaches to help adopt healthy lifestyle changes
Self-monitoring of blood pressure to increase patient's awareness about their condition
PATIENT EDUCATION
Regular exercise as advised by your physician helps with weight control and reduction of BP
Smoking aggravates hypertension
A diet low in saturated fats and sodium may help to lower blood pressure.
Relaxation techniques lower BP
Good control of hypertension reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke
NURSING INTERVENTION
Monitor response to medications to control blood pressure
Focus on lowering or controlling blood pressure
Lifestyle modifications
Adherence to the therapeutic regimen
MEDICATION
Centrally acting agents; Clonidine
Alpha-Adrenergic Receptor Blockers; Doxazosin
Beta-Adrenergic receptor blockers; Propranolol, Atenolol
Direct Vasodilators; Hydralazine
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT
Assess blood pressure
Past medical history
Physical examination
Labs