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Hypertension (Biological) - Coggle Diagram
Hypertension (Biological)
Risk Factors:
Systolic Pressure Increases
Force of Blood Against Artery Walls Increases
Narrow Arteries Resist Blood Flow
Blood Pressure 140/90
Diastolic Pressure Increases
Resistance in Blood Flow in Vessels Increases
Force of Blood Against Artery Walls Increases
Causes:
Smoking - Damage artery lining
High Salt Diet - Body Retains Fluid
Overweight/Obese - Blood pressure increases
High Fat Diet - Narrow Arteries
Family History/Genetics - High Blood Pressure
High Alcohol Intake - Vessels to constrict
Race - Common in African Heritage
Drug Abuse - Rise in Blood Pressure
Age - Increase as get older
Stress - Temporary Increase in Blood Pressure