1. BLOOD PRESSURE 101
Taking Control of the Silent Killer

2. Blood Pressure Definition
 Force of blood on vein walls
 Pressure units: milligrams of mercury (mgHg)
 Defined by two numbers
 Systolic: Pressure during beats
 Diastolic: Pressure between beats
 Read as systolic over diastolic level
 Example: 125 over 74

3. Adult Blood Pressure
Categories
 Normal
 Systolic> 120
 Diastolic> 80
 Prehypertension
 Systolic> 120-139
 Diastolic> 80-89
 Hypertension
 Systolic> 140
 Diastolic> 90

4. Detection
 No symptoms
 Person must be tested
 Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope used

5. Hypertension Prevention Tips
 Eat healthy
 Fruits,
vegetables
 Low fat diet
 Maintain weight
 Exercise regularly

6. References
 National Heart, Lung and Blood Institution
www.nhlbi.nih.gov
 American heart Association
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml