Hypertension

Ellenor Chance BSN, RN, FNP-s

Hypertension
Hypertension is chronic elevation of the blood

pressure with in the arteries, requiring the

heart to work harder to circulate blood to vital
organs.
Primary (essential) or Secondary
95% of all cases of hypertension are primary

or essential

Hypertension
Major public health

challenge because it
affects millions of
Americans.
Increases the risk of
developing heart
disease, CKF, and
stroke.

$47.5 billion dollars

spent annually in
direct medical
expenses.
$3.5 billion is spent

yearly in loss of
productivity.

Risk Factors
Modifiable

Obesity
Sedentary lifestyle
High Sodium intake
Cigarette Smoking
Excessive consumption of

alcohol.

Non Modifiable

Age
Gender
Race
Heredity

Prevalence
Affects 1 in 3 adults
Highest incidence among AA women (47.0%)
AA Men 44.6%
Non-Hispanic white men 33.4%
Non-Hispanic white females 30.7%
Mexican American men 30.1%
Mexican American women 28.8%

Diagnosis

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References
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