What is Hypertension? Symptoms, Causes, & How to Treat It
This video offers a comprehensive guide to hypertension, or high blood pressure. Learn what it is, why it's serious, and how it's measured. We'll cover the symptoms, causes, and various risk factors, along with potential complications if left untreated. Discover how hypertension is diagnosed and explore effective treatment strategies, including lifestyle changes and medication options. Understand this vital health condition to protect your heart and overall well-being. Timestamps: Introduction to Hypertension: [00:01] What is Hypertension?: [00:17] How High Blood Pressure Affects the Body: [00:24] Blood Pressure Measurement: [00:34] Hypertension Thresholds: [00:41] Hypertensive Emergency: [00:50] Dangers of Untreated Hypertension: [00:59] Frequency of Blood Pressure Checks: [01:06] Blood Pressure Categories: [01:27] Effects of High Blood Pressure on the Body: [02:07] Symptoms of High Blood Pressure: [02:21] Causes of High Blood Pressure: [02:34] Primary (Essential) Hypertension: [02:44] Secondary Hypertension: [03:16] Risk Factors for High Blood Pressure: [04:03] Complications of Hypertension: [05:53] Diagnosis of Hypertension: [07:50] Blood Pressure Measurement with a Cuff: [07:57] Importance of Correct Cuff Size: [08:03] Multiple Blood Pressure Readings: [08:41] Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: [09:25] Lab Tests for Hypertension: [09:39] Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG): [09:50] Echocardiogram: [10:10] Treatment of Hypertension: [10:24] Lifestyle Changes for Hypertension: [10:27] Blood Pressure Medications: [10:42] Diuretics: [11:23] ACE Inhibitors: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs): [Numerous timestamps within this section] Calcium Channel Blockers: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Alpha Blockers: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Alpha-Beta Blockers: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Beta Blockers: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Aldosterone Antagonists: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Renin Inhibitors: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Vasodilators: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Central-Acting Agents: [Numerous timestamps within this section] Importance of Medication Adherence: [14:53] Resistant Hypertension: [15:15] #hypertension #hypertensiontreatment #hypertensionmanagement #hypertensionawareness #blood #bloodpressure #bloodpresure #bloodpressurediet #bloodpressureawareness #bloodpressuretips #bloodpressuremonitor #bloodpressuremeasurement #bloodpressuremanagement #bloodpressurecheck #bloodpressuretreatment #bloodpressurecontrol #Hypertension #HighBloodPressure #BloodPressure #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #HealthTips #Medical #Healthcare #HealthyLifestyle #Prevention #Treatment
