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    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the second leading cause for consultation at a local health unit in Palompon, Philippines. In the first quarter of 2017, 387 patients were treated for hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension can damage the cardiovascular system silently over time and is a leading cause of death. Risk factors include increasing age, obesity, male sex, diet high in salt and low in potassium, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and underlying conditions like diabetes or kidney disease. Lifestyle changes are critical to managing hypertension and preventing complications, which include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and eye damage. Treatment involves medication alongside reducing salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, moderating alcohol, and

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    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the second leading cause for consultation at a local health unit in Palompon, Philippines. In the first quarter of 2017, 387 patients were treated for hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension can damage the cardiovascular system silently over time and is a leading cause of death. Risk factors include increasing age, obesity, male sex, diet high in salt and low in potassium, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and underlying conditions like diabetes or kidney disease. Lifestyle changes are critical to managing hypertension and preventing complications, which include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and eye damage. Treatment involves medication alongside reducing salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, moderating alcohol, and

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    Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the second leading cause for consultation at a local health unit in Palompon, Philippines. In the first quarter of 2017, 387 patients were treated for hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension can damage the cardiovascular system silently over time and is a leading cause of death. Risk factors include increasing age, obesity, male sex, diet high in salt and low in potassium, excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, and underlying conditions like diabetes or kidney disease. Lifestyle changes are critical to managing hypertension and preventing complications, which include heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and eye damage. Treatment involves medication alongside reducing salt, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, moderating alcohol, and

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    Hypertension

    Several readings of high blood pressure, thus


    its other name.
    • In Palompon,
    • #2 reason for consultation in the RHU (next to URTI)
    • # 1 non-communicable disease
    • 387 patients consulted for hypertension as of 1st quarter of
    2017 only
    • #1 cause of death (cardiovascular disease)

    Statistics
    Hypertension
    blood pressure
    higher than 140
    over 90 mmHg
    (millimeters of
    mercury).
    Systolic

    140
    _____
    the pressure as the heart
    pumps blood around the
    body

    90
    Diastolic
    pressure as the heart
    relaxes and refills
    with blood
    A diagnosis of hypertension may be made
    when one or both (systolic and diastolic)
    readings are high, measured over
    different times, while rested for at least 5
    mins.
    Example:
    160/100
    150/80
    130/110
    Etc.
    • Patients usually
    do not experience
    any direct symptoms of
    the condition.

    • It can quietly causes


    damage to the
    cardiovascular system

    The Silent Killer


    RISK FACTORS
    • Age - arteries become stiffer
    and narrower due to plaque
    build-up throughout the years

    RISK FACTORS
    • Size - being overweight or
    obese is a key risk factor for
    hypertension

    RISK FACTORS
    • Sex
    • men are more prone to
    hypertension at a
    younger age
    • women have a higher
    rate of hypertension at
    older ages

    RISK FACTORS
    • Lifestyle
    • greater intake of
    dietary salt
    • excessive alcohol
    • low dietary
    potassium
    • physical inactivity

    all contribute to an
    increased risk of
    hypertension.

    RISK FACTORS
    • Essential or Primary hypertension

    • Secondary hypertension

    TYPES OF HYPERTENSION
    • Influenced by environmental
    factors, including lifestyle-related
    issues
    • Physical inactivity
    • A salt-rich diet associated with
    processed and fatty foods
    • Alcohol and tobacco use.

    1. Essential or Primary HPN


    • Has a specific cause
    • Secondary to another problem

    2. Secondary HPN
    • Use of oral contraceptives

    Secondary HPN - causes


    • Diabetes 

    Secondary HPN - causes


    • Kidney disease

    Secondary HPN - causes


    • Pregnancy

    Secondary HPN - causes


    • Sleep apnea
    • temporary absence of
    breathing during sleep

    Secondary HPN - causes


    • Obesity

    The obese heart

    Secondary HPN - causes


    • Other Congenital and Chronic
    conditions
    • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid
    gland).
    • Hyperparathyroidism (which
    affects calcium and phosphorous levels)
    • Pheochromocytoma (a cancer)
    • Cushing syndrome (which can be
    caused by use of corticosteroid drugs)
    • Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
    (disorder of the adrenal glands, which
    secrete the hormone cortisol)

    Secondary HPN - causes


    COMPLICATIONS
    Complication:
    Heart disease
    Complication: Kidney disease
    Complication: Hardening of the arteries
    (atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis
    Complication: Eye damage
    Complication:
    Stroke
    Complication:
    Sexual dysfunction
    Complication: Bone loss
    Complication:
    Trouble sleeping
    MANAGEMENT
    Seriously, Lifestyle changes!
    • Salt restriction - lowering salt and (salt products)
    intake to around 5 g a day

    MANAGEMENT
    • Moderation of alcohol consumption
    • Moderate alcohol intake to not more than 5
    shots per month

    MANAGEMENT
    • High consumption of vegetables and
    fruits and low-fat -
    • minimize intake of saturated fat and total fat
    • eat whole-grain, high-fibre foods
    • at least 300 g of fruit and vegetables a day
    • beans, and nuts, and omega-3-rich fish twice a
    week

    MANAGEMENT
    • Reducing weight and maintaining it - hypertension
    is closely correlated with excess body weight, and
    weight reduction is followed by a fall in blood
    pressure

    MANAGEMENT
    • Regular physical
    exercise
    • at least 30 min of
    moderate-intensity
    dynamic aerobic
    exercise on 5 to 7 days
    a week
    • walking, jogging,
    cycling or swimming

    MANAGEMENT
    • Stress reduction
    • avoiding sources of
    stress
    • develop healthy coping
    strategies for managing
    unavoidable stress
    • avoid alcohol, drugs,
    smoking and unhealthy
    foods or overeating to
    cope with stress.

    MANAGEMENT
    • Quit smoking
    • Smoking can also raise blood pressure, and because
    of its wider effects on heart health and the rest of the
    body, giving up smoking is highly recommended for
    people with high blood pressure.

    MANAGEMENT
    • Medication and dosage vary from person to
    person

    Free
    medicines
    from DOH

    Drug treatments for


    hypertension
    THANKS!!!

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