Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
What is hyper tension?
A
High blood levels
2
Q
What unit is considered high?
A
140/90mmHg
3
Q
What treaments are available?
A
reduce the amount of salt you eat and have a generally healthy diet
cut back on alcohol if you drink too much
lose weight if you’re overweight
exercise regularly
cut down on caffeine
stop smoking
try to get at least six hours of sleep a night
