Hypertension

Week 7 Discussion

Hypertension and Its Effects and How to Prevent It

Over 50 million American adults have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. High blood pressure can cause a host of medical problems including cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and stroke which can strike suddenly. Unfortunately many people do not know the risk factors, warning signs and treatment can lead to a life free of hypertension for people that are proactive.

Begin by reviewing the resources and video listed below. Reflect on the following questions.

Learning Resources:
Media

•Video: Effects of High Blood Pressure on your Body – KreativeVistas


Website

•http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/default.htm
Multimedia Quiz

•http://www.myoptumhealth.com/portal/ManageMyHealth/Hypertension

Journal Article
Assessment of Blood Pressure Knowledge Among Workers in a Midwestern Manufacturing Plant; A Pilot Study
Cindy L. Fearn, Gail Y. Brick, Shannon Lizer, Andrea Doughty, Martin MacDowell. AAOHN Journal. Thorofare: Jun 2011. Vol. 59, Iss. 6; pg. 253, 11 pgs

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Reflect on the Following Questions:
Based on the information from the Learning Resources consider how hypertension might affect an individual when not treated.
After taking the quiz under the learning resources think about the score you received. Are you knowledgable about hypertension? How will this information aid you in staying a healthy person?

By Friday:
Post your response to the following:
How might knowing about the risk of hypertension affect the quality of life for an individual? Share any additional insight on hypertension. Explain and cite from this week’s resources and feel free to use outside resources as well.

By Sunday:
Respond to your classmates with a :
Response to a comment
Response to a question
Additional information

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