NUR 2571 Module 4 Perfusion

NUR 2571 Module 4 Perfusion ► Definition ► Persistent blood pressure that is higher than the recommended blood pressure range ► The heart is working harder than normal putting extra strain on the heart and vessels. ► Epidemiology ► Myocardial infarction ► Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) ► Heart failure ▪ Etiology ▪ Primary ▪ Secondary ▪ Kidney ▪ Cardiac ▪ Endocrine ▪ Neurologic ▪ Medications ► A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. ► Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120. ► High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke. ► May be asymptomatic- silent killer! ► Most common S/S ► A- achy head (HA) ► B- blurred vision ► C- chest pain ► S- stress, smoking, sedentary lifestyle ► O- obesity, oral contraceptives ► D- diet (high NA/cholesterol) and diseases (DM, renal disease, heart failure, hyperlipidemia) ► A- African American men and age ► Leads to atherosclerosis, MI, renal disease, aneurysms, and clots .......................................................continued..................................