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HYPERTENSION AND ANXIETY - Coggle Diagram
HYPERTENSION AND ANXIETY
What Do Hypertension (High BP) Medicines Do?
Relax blood vessels
Remove extra salt and water
Slow down heartbeat
Reduce blood volume
Lower pressure in arteries
Decrease heart’s workload
Why Anxiety Pills Aren’t a Substitute
Don’t treat blood pressure directly
Work slowly, not instantly
Can cause drowsiness or fatigue
May create dependency over time
Mask symptoms instead of managing triggers
Don’t build long-term stress control habits
Not suitable for regular daily use in all situations
Application and Ecosystem
EXISTING PRODUCTS
EXISTING PRODUCTS
Takeway – apple watches have 90% accuracy to pulse rates and it also alerts u but better for early detection
Omron heartguide – fda approved – measures actual blood pressure like cuff and not just pulse
Sends alert for bp if out of range
Tracks
Offers medical grade bp readings
positioning against other solutions
Scientific Basis Behind Detection
Scientific Basis Behind Dogs Detecting Seizures
Muscle tension or tremors
Sweating
Change in skin temperature
Heart rate increase
Dogs may also feel physical changes in their owners:
. Physiological Cue Sensing
Behavioral Observation
Dogs can smell chemical changes in the human body before a seizure occurs.
Olfactory Detection – Scent of a Seizure
What Happens If Spikes Continue Repeatedly
Poor quality of life
Greater dependence on medication
Increased anxiety and panic responses
Brain fog or memory issues
Vision problems
Kidney damage
Risk of heart attack
Heart becomes overworked
Increased risk of stroke
Damage to artery walls
How is Hypertension Clinically Diagnosed?
Multiple high BP readings on different days
Confirmed if consistently ≥130/80 or ≥140/90 mmHg
ABPM: 24-hour wearable monitor
HBPM: Home readings over 1 week
Support tests: blood, urine, ECG, eye exam
How Does a Person Know Their BP is High?
Neck/shoulder tension
Restlessness
Anxiety
Sweating
Palpitations
Chest tightness
Shortness of breath
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Pounding in chest/ears
Flushed face
Common triggers for BP spike
Emotional swings
Smoking or nicotine
Dehydration or heat exposure
Lack of sleep
High salt intake
Caffeine or stimulants
Pain
Anxiety or panic attacks
Physical exercise
Emotional stress
Science behind hypertension
Body systems involved:
Nervous system , endocrine system, kidneys, heart and vessels
Heart works harder to pump blood.
Arteries narrow or stiffen (more resistance).
Caused when:
It's measured as:
Systolic (upper) – pressure when heart beats.
Diastolic (lower) – pressure when heart rests.
Normal BP: Around 120/80 mmHg.
Hypertension: 130/80 mmHg or higher (consistently).
intervention Concept
Tangible feel based intervention
ideas for feel based-
-palm-hold slow inflation / pump sensation – muscle relaxation – lowers HR and BP
-vibrating rhythm – similar to heartbeat- soothens you- proven in anxiety therapy – parasympathetic state
weighted warmth – pressure/ heat receptor – body from fight/flight mode to rest
texture feel – squeeze/fidgeting – away from racing mind – grounding- helps regain control
-Gentle hugging motion near chest- a feeling of being held – calms down brains alarm system- activates vagus nerve and releases oxytoci
Detection to Recovery
Continuous monitoring
Early detection – pre attack bio signals
Alert + immediate intervention – according to device we make
Sos to emergency contacts when major alert
Post session feedback – can journal and state the cause