Non Modifiable Flashcards
(12 cards)
Defintion high blood pressure
When the force of blood against the walls of arteries are consistently too high. Non modifiable risk factors include age (mostly people in later adulthood), genetics and ethnicity ( African carrabean)
Associated risks high blood pressure
Increased risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, aneurysm, and vision loss.
Diary impact high blood pressure
Fatigue, headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, anxiety about health, and a need for regular medication and blood pressure monitoring.
Increased risk of heart disease Defintion
refers to a range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks and heart failure. often caused by factors like plaque buildup in arteries or weakened heart muscles. Increases with age, family history and ethnicities like south Asians have an increased risk
I caressed risk heart disease associated risks
Heart attacks, heart failure, stroke, arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), and sudden cardiac death.
Dialy impact Increased risk heart disease
Chest discomfort during activities, reduced stamina, worry or stress about health, need for regular medical appointments, and long-term medication use.
Type 2 diabeties Defintion
A chronic condition where the body either resists the effects of insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Ethniciyt (south Asian people), genetics and family history
Type 2 diabeties associated risks
Heart disease, kidney disease, nerve damage (neuropathy), eye damage (retinopathy), stroke, and increased risk of infections.
Daily impacts type 2
Frequent thirst and urination, fatigue, need for blood sugar monitoring, careful dietary planning, medication or insulin injections, and increased healthcare visits.
High cholesterol defintion
A condition where there is an excessive amount of cholesterol (a fatty substance) in the blood, which can build up in artery walls and restrict blood flow. Age ( levels increase with age), family history and genetics
High cholesterol associated risks
Coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease.
Dialy impacts high cholesterol
Usually no symptoms until a serious event occurs, may require taking daily medication (like statins), following a strict diet, and having regular blood tests and medical reviews.
