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Risk Factors for Hypertension Age. Blood pressure tends to rise with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the
adult child has a greater chance of developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is
stored around the abdomen.
Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise
blood pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption
increases blood pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Sudden, severe chest pain, usually on the left
Infarction side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
• Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of
oxygen in the blood)
• Cold and clammy skin
, Signs and symptoms of ·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
CHF(congestive heart failure)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
· Reduced ability to exercise
Respiratory System Disorders, who • People 65 years of age and older
is most at risk • Residents of long-term care facilities
• People who have chronic diseases
• Caregivers and people who live with someone
in a high-risk group
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Terms in this set (26)
Risk Factors for Hypertension Age. Blood pressure tends to rise with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the
adult child has a greater chance of developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is
stored around the abdomen.
Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise
blood pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption
increases blood pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Sudden, severe chest pain, usually on the left
Infarction side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
• Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of
oxygen in the blood)
• Cold and clammy skin
, Signs and symptoms of ·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
CHF(congestive heart failure)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
· Reduced ability to exercise
Respiratory System Disorders, who • People 65 years of age and older
is most at risk • Residents of long-term care facilities
• People who have chronic diseases
• Caregivers and people who live with someone
in a high-risk group
