HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

(HYPERTENSION)

RAKAN ASSAF M. AL-ASSAF424100906

Hypertension

referred to as high blood pressure, HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. In current usage, the word.

Causes of hypertension?

.Obesity

.Pregnancy

.Age

.Drugs

.Diet(increase salt in take)

Prophylaxis

Lifestyle modification:Weight reduction and regular aerobic exercise are recommended as the first steps in treating mild to moderate hypertension.

Cont.

.Reducing dietary sugar intake.

.Reducing sodium (salt) in the diet.

.Discontinuing tobacco use and alcohol consumption.Reducing stress, for example with relaxation therapy

Drug Treatment of Hypertension

The treatment with antihypertensive drugs depend on the severety of the caseand the general helth condtion of the patient.Combination of anti HTN drugs may be use acording to the case.