Hypertension

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  • Created on: 13-03-19 10:22
What factor might make a person more at risk of hypertension?
smoking
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What is a risk of hypertension?
heart attack
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What condition may cause hypertension?
diabetes
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What is a lifestyle change to prevent hypertension?
weight loss
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What is blood pressure measured with?
sphygmomanometer
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A high ammount of ____ causes hyertension.
salt
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If a person's blood pressure is consistently above 140/90 mmHg, what would they be offered?
medication
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What rate is the higher number in a blood pressure measurement?
systolic
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