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This medical PowerPoint presentation talks about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).

High blood pressure, or hypertension, occurs when the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. This can cause damage to your blood vessels, organs, and other body systems over time. High blood pressure is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) By: Ryan Pedrigi Resident Scientist/Mathematician
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Heart Physiology
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Heart and Vasculature
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Blood Pressure Blood Pressure (BP): The pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries as blood passes through via contraction of the heart Systolic BP: The pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries during the contraction phase of the heart (Normally 120 mmHg) Diastolic BP: The pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries during the relaxation phase of the heart (Normally 80 mmHg)
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Measuring Blood Pressure
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Hypertension Definition: Persistently high arterial blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg Diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg United States Statistics: 65,000,000 hypertensive in U.S. 22% of US population 1 in 3 (~33%) US adults Why do we care? Hypertension is the most prominent risk factor in most all cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
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CVD Associated with Hypertension:Atherosclerosis
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CVD Associated with Hypertension:Heart Disease