BSC 2347 Blood Pressure Discussion
BSC 2347 Blood Pressure Discussion
BSC 2347 Blood Pressure Discussion
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels in the blood) is
associated with various cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis,
stroke, and myocardial infarction. Research how hypercholesterolemia develops,
as well as its complications.
A common treatment for hypercholesterolemia is a class of
drugs called statins. In your post, address the following questions:
Are statins the best course of treatment for
hypercholesterolemia in adults? Why or why not?
Should they be prescribed to adults with
hypercholesterolemia with no evidence of heart disease?
Should teenagers be prescribed statins if they are diagnosed
with hypercholesterolemia? Why or why not?
Is there a better solution for these situations?
Blood pressure is recorded with 2 numbers. The systolic pressure (higher number) is the force at which your heart pumps blood around your body.
The diastolic pressure (lower number) is the resistance to the blood flow in the blood vessels.
They’re both measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).
As a general guide:
high blood pressure is considered to be 140/90mmHg or higher (or 150/90mmHg or higher if you’re over the age of 80)
ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg
Blood pressure readings between 120/80mmHg and 140/90mmHg could mean you’re at risk of developing high blood pressure if you do not take steps to keep your blood pressure under control.
Everyone’s blood pressure will be slightly different. What’s considered low or high for you may be normal for someone else.
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Risks of high blood pressure
If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes.
Persistent high blood pressure can increase your risk of a number of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as:
heart disease
heart attacks
strokes
heart failure
peripheral arterial disease
aortic aneurysms
kidney disease
vascular dementia
If you have high blood pressure, reducing it even a small amount can help lower your risk of these health conditions.
Check your blood pressure
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.
All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years.
Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including:
at your GP surgery
at some pharmacies
as part of your NHS Health Check
in some workplaces
You can also check your blood pressure yourself with a home blood pressure monitor.
Find out more about getting a blood pressure test