Hypertension(HPT)

Two numbersSystolicDiastolicWhy two readings?

Blood being forced through vessels from the heart to be circulated throughout the body

Affected by cholesterol deposition, overall body mass

Diagnosing HPT – 3 readings, AHBPM

Primary HPTSecondary HPT

FAKTOR RISIKO

Primary HPT -Risks

 Several environmental factors influence blood pressure.

Increased dietary salt intake Sedentary lifestyle, Metabolic X syndrome

ObesityAlcohol intakeStress appears to play a minor

Secondary HPTRenal disease Endocrine conditions, such as Cushing’s disease or hyperthyroidism

Herbal medications/drug related

Why Are We Worried?

Life expectancySudden cardiac deathMorbiditySmoking increases risk by seven fold

KOMPLIKASI HPT

Follow up visits

Cholesterol levelsEOD BP monitoringRenal functionUrine testsMicro/Macro vascular complications

Take Home Message

Life long diseasePreventableManageable complicationsCompliance to lifestyle is of most importance

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