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High blood pressure - Coggle Diagram
High blood pressure
Symptoms/Characteristics
server headaches
nosebleed
fatigue or confusion
vision problems
chest pain
difficulty breathing
irregular heartbeat
blood in the urine
Controllable risk factors/causes
do not do enough exercise
drink too much alcohol or coffee (or other caffeine-based drinks)
eat too much salt and do not eat enough fruit and vegetables
smoke
overweight
do not get much sleep or have disturbed sleep
Possible Complications
Heart attack
Heart failure
stroke
Dementia
Trouble with memory or understanding
Thickened, narrowed or torn blood vessels in the eyes
Specific Dietary Advice
Reduce stress
monitor you blood pressure at home and get regular checkups
reduce salt in your diet
get good night's sleep
put your phone away before sleeping
turn off all the lights when going to sleep
Uncontrollable risk factors/causes
over 65
have a relative with high blood pressure
black African or black Caribbean descent
live in a deprived area
Lifestyle Changes
Get a good night's sleep
Limit alcohol
Exercise regularly
Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline
Resources
NHS
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/causes/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/treatment/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410
Treatments
ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin
calcium channel blocker