Answers of Quiz 1642 (Hypertension Special)
1. On 17 May
2. The 1st World Hypertension Day (WHD) was observed on 14 May 2005. Since 2006, the WHL has been dedicating 17 May of every year as WHD.
3. Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure or a state of great psychological stress.
4. Hyper = Excess, high, over
Tension = a state of worry or nervousness
5. Besh Tanabi
6. Nervousness, sweating, difficulty sleeping or facial flushing, headache
7. Physical exam of body, ECG, Echocardiogram
8. Diet changes, medication & exercise
9. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) such as Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
10. Blood Circulatory System
11. There are two types. For 95% of people with High Blood Pressure, the cause of their Hypertension is unknown - this is called Primary Hypertension. When a cause can be found, the condition is called Secondary Hypertension. The primary hypertension is more common type however its causes are unknown. Whereas, causes of secondary hypertension are kidney damage, adrenal gland over-activity, sleep apnea syndrome, tumors, recreational drugs, thyroid gland dysfunctioning, aortic coarctation, pregnancy-related conditions, over or wrong medications, alcoholic drinks, bad food and etc.
12. Blood Pressure (BP) is the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system.
13. Millimetres of mercury (mmHg)
14. Sphygmomanometer (which consists of a stethoscope, arm cuff, dial, pump & valve.
15. BP between 120 or below
16. BP between 80 & 89
17. Gestational Hypertension or Pregnancy-induced Hypertension (PIH) is the development of new Hypertension in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks gestation without the presence of protein in the urine.
18. Tension is a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense.
19. Stress is a feeling of strain & pressure.
20. Between 16 & 37% of the population globally
21. It is also an inheritable disease which can be inherited to children from parents having hypertension or family history of diabetes, obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, excess alcohol drink, use of oral contraceptive pills and etc. Its complications are atherosclerosis means narrowing of arteries, brain hemorrhage means blood clot in brain (stroke), heart attack, aneurysm, kidney failure, heart failure, eye damage and etc.
22. Know Your Numbers
2. The 1st World Hypertension Day (WHD) was observed on 14 May 2005. Since 2006, the WHL has been dedicating 17 May of every year as WHD.
3. Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure or a state of great psychological stress.
4. Hyper = Excess, high, over
Tension = a state of worry or nervousness
5. Besh Tanabi
6. Nervousness, sweating, difficulty sleeping or facial flushing, headache
7. Physical exam of body, ECG, Echocardiogram
8. Diet changes, medication & exercise
9. Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) such as Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
10. Blood Circulatory System
11. There are two types. For 95% of people with High Blood Pressure, the cause of their Hypertension is unknown - this is called Primary Hypertension. When a cause can be found, the condition is called Secondary Hypertension. The primary hypertension is more common type however its causes are unknown. Whereas, causes of secondary hypertension are kidney damage, adrenal gland over-activity, sleep apnea syndrome, tumors, recreational drugs, thyroid gland dysfunctioning, aortic coarctation, pregnancy-related conditions, over or wrong medications, alcoholic drinks, bad food and etc.
12. Blood Pressure (BP) is the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system.
13. Millimetres of mercury (mmHg)
14. Sphygmomanometer (which consists of a stethoscope, arm cuff, dial, pump & valve.
15. BP between 120 or below
16. BP between 80 & 89
17. Gestational Hypertension or Pregnancy-induced Hypertension (PIH) is the development of new Hypertension in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks gestation without the presence of protein in the urine.
18. Tension is a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense.
19. Stress is a feeling of strain & pressure.
20. Between 16 & 37% of the population globally
21. It is also an inheritable disease which can be inherited to children from parents having hypertension or family history of diabetes, obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, excess alcohol drink, use of oral contraceptive pills and etc. Its complications are atherosclerosis means narrowing of arteries, brain hemorrhage means blood clot in brain (stroke), heart attack, aneurysm, kidney failure, heart failure, eye damage and etc.
22. Know Your Numbers
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