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This document discusses hypertension, its types, symptoms, and nursing considerations. It provides an overview of the disease, its prevalence, and management strategies.
What's inside
- Definition and types of hypertension
- Prevalence of hypertension in the Philippines
- Signs and symptoms of hypertension
- Nursing considerations for hypertension management
- Pathophysiology of hypertension
Who it is for: Students of Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
Hypertension is a common cardiovascular disease that often goes undetected. It describes the symptoms, types, and nursing considerations for managing hypertension.
Hypertension types and symptoms
Hypertension is a disease of vascular regulation. It explains the two main types of hypertension. It lists many possible symptoms of hypertension.
Nursing care for hypertension
Nurses monitor blood pressure and watch for changes. They advise patients on diet, exercise, and medication. They teach patients to recognise symptoms to report.
Pathophysiology of hypertension
It describes how the kidneys and liver affect blood pressure. It explains how hormones and enzymes influence blood pressure.
Risk factors for hypertension
It mentions how peripheral resistance and cardiac output affect blood pressure. It describes how sodium and fluid retention influence blood pressure.
Key terms
- hypertension
- A disease of vascular regulation causing high blood pressure.
- primary hypertension
- High blood pressure with no clear cause.
- secondary hypertension
- High blood pressure caused by another disease.
- vasoconstriction
- Narrowing of blood vessels, increasing blood pressure.
- renin-angiotensin system
- A hormone system that regulates blood pressure.
- pre-hypertension
- Blood pressure higher than normal but not yet hypertensive.
Questions this document helps with
- What are the main types of hypertension?
- What symptoms should be reported to a doctor?
- How does the renin-angiotensin system work?
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