Category: Hypertension

Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Signs and Symptoms Treatment Conclusion References Introduction Pulmonary hypertension, often abbreviated as PH, is a rare but life-threatening form of high blood pressure. According to Ogo (2020), the condition occurs when blood vessels in the lungs (pulmonary arteries) are clogged, narrowed, blocked, or destroyed. It creates a condition where the…

Table of Contents Definition Epidemiology Clinical Presentation Complications Diagnosis Conclusion with PICOT Question References Many people live with hypertension today and cannot control its signs and development because of different reasons. Hypertension is defined as a public health problem that many people around the whole world experience (Villarreal, Nielsen, & Samudio, 2018). Uncontrolled hypertension causes…

Table of Contents Introduction Behavioral Interventions Pharmacological Interventions Promotion of Self-Management Limitations Conclusion References Introduction Hypertension is one of the most common conditions that family health practitioners assess routinely in individuals of all ages and elderly patients, in particular. The prevalence of the given disease substantially increases with age. At the same time, certain factors…

Hypertension, stroke, and diabetes are some of the most frequent diagnoses for elderly persons in the US. As it stands, healthcare professionals are favoring medical interventions over educational ones in managing these diseases. However, these practices are expensive and often inefficient without the follow-up educational intervention to ensure proper use of exercise, diet, and training…

Table of Contents Definition Epidemiology Clinical presentation Complications Diagnosis Conclusion References Aging is one of the inevitabilities of life, and it comes with physiologic decline together with high vulnerability to diseases. One of the common health complications that come with aging is hypertension. This condition is a common risk factor for different cardiovascular complications and…

Table of Contents Relevant Medical History Diagnostics Appropriate Hypertension Testing Treatment Options: Lifestyle Modifications Pharmacotherapy Appropriate Plan of Action Conclusion References Hypertension, also referred to as elevated blood pressure (BP), is increasingly becoming a major healthcare concern that exacerbates the risks of chronic diseases such as heart attack. Based on the recent statistics, approximately 1.28…

A patient, family, or population health problem and realistic goals that are relevant to personal practice Hypertension is an extremely common long-term condition characterized by the persistent presence of high blood pressure. This condition severely affects a persons general well-being and can contribute to the risks of life-threatening conditions, including heart failure and stroke (Cook…

Arterial hypertension (AH), being the leading risk factor for cardiovascular catastrophes, has recently become a serious burden for health systems of the country. Despite the wide choice of medical and invasive treatment, sufficient control of blood pressure (BP) can hardly be achieved. Consequently, the fight against obvious cardiovascular diseases is equally ineffective, despite the enormous…

To begin with, hypertension is commonly categorized as a disease of nutritional-hygienic type since improper diets and chronic conditions usually cause it. However, high blood pressure might also stem from the patients family history with relatives who suffered from the same issue. People of specific races might also be more predisposed to experiencing high blood…

Table of Contents Background of the Problem Identification of Stakeholders PICOT Question Purpose and Objectives Rationale Search Method References Background of the Problem Hypertension is a chronic disease prevalent among older adults, which requires blood pressure to be controlled to reduce the risks of complications, such as cardiovascular illnesses. According to CDC, the incidence of…