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Arterial hypertension

A silent disease

Definition
Causes
Predisposition Tomado de www.midieta.com

Symptoms
Diagnóstic
Treatment
Prevention
Important data
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Arterial hypertension
A silent disease

Definition
The arterial hypertension refers to numbers tense them raised. The arterial
pressure measures up in millimeters of mercury or mmHg; if this value is bigger
than 140/90 mmHg in 2 different captures from tension, it is possible to say that
arterial hypertension exists. This value corresponds to the pressure in the blood
glasses when the heart late (systole) and when he(she) is in rest (diastole),
respectively.

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Arterial hipertension
A silent disease

Causes
They exist multiple reasons for which the numbers
tense them can rise; between them, the balance swordfishcode.com

between the sodium and corporal water, the alteration plantamedicinales.net

of the renal function, the condition of the blood


glasses and the functionality of the nervous system.
Also it is possible to alter the arterial tension for
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diet and consumption of cigarette. It is possible to www.saludalia.com

produce concomitantly with other diseases, as the


Diabetes..

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reason is detected; it is named an


essential Hypertension at the time
Arterial hypertension
A silent disease

Predisposition
A predisposition exists in children of hypertense parents to develop this disease. In a
person with this factor of risk there increases the probability of suffering arterial
hypertension almost in the double with regard to an individual without these familiar
precedents.
In the masculine sex, one presents major risk of being hypertense compared with the
feminine sex. Nevertheless, when the women enter the menopause, this difference
disappears. In the population of more than 65 years, the frequency of this disease
reaches even 60 %.
The predisposition for arterial hypertension in obese persons or with overweight, is
very much major that in persons with normal or suitable weight.

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Arterial hypertension
A silent disease

Symptons
Generally this disease does not produce symptoms, nevertheless, sometimes demonstrates
with:
 Headache Nose and ocular bleeding
 Vertigo  Palpitations
 ringing in the ears  warmth sensation
 impaired vision Redness of face and/or neck

 Incress of cardiac frecuency

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Arterial hypertension
A silent disease

Diagnostic
The doctor, must realize an excellent clinical history,
a physical complete examination and the capture of
arterial tension. If this one is high, the doctor must
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repeat the capture at least in another opportunity or


visit, checking this way the value of the tension.
It is possible to do control of the arterial tension in
house, taking a record of the arterial pressures and
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realizing an average of the same ones.

Inside the complementary examinations, it is


possible to fulfil the partial one of urine looking
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principally for the presence of blood or proteins,
tests(proofs) of cardiac function, hematic picture,
electrolytes, profile lipídico, and less frequently a
renal ultrasound scan to demonstrate some renal
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alteration.
Arterial hypertension
A silent disease
Treatment
It is necessary to to recommend in the first instance the changes in the way of life and modification
of the diet. To eliminate the consumption of tobacco and alcohol.
There exists great variety of medicines that help to diminish the arterial tension, since:
• alpha Blockers
•ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors)
• Blockers of the recipients of angiotensine
•Beta blockers
•Calcium antagonists
•Central alpha-agonists
•Diuretics
•Renine inhibitors
•vasodilators

The treating physician decides which is the best therapeutic option based on the mechanisms of action of the medications and the
individual conditions of each patient. It is important that you fully comply with the recommendations so that you benefit from the
treatment and avoid the occurrence of complications
Arterial hypertension
A silent disease

Prevention
The changes in the way of life are indispensable in the prevention of the arterial
Hypertension. The loss of weight and a regular exercise they help to diminish or
eliminate modifiable factors of risk.
The healthy diet, with minor quantity of fats and salt, as well as the consumption of more
fruits, vegetables and fiber, they help to the decrease in with toxic substances for the
organism. To avoid the consumption of cigarette.

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Arterial hypertension
A silent disease

Important data
Hypertension is the most common condition in the world today.
It is the most important risk factor for myocardial infarction and vascular brain disease.
Lifestyle modification and a healthy or delay the occurrence of high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is associated with erectile dysfunction in patients older tan 50
years.

Remember, is a PREVENTABLE disease! w


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