NUR 2571
Module 4
Perfusion
► Definition
► Persistent blood pressure that is higher than the recommended blood pressure range
► The heart is working harder than normal putting extra strain on the heart and vessels.
► Epidemiology
► Myocardial infarction
► Cer...
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Definition ▪
Etiology
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Persistent blood pressure that is higher
than the recommended blood pressure
▪
Primary
range ▪
Secondary
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The heart is working harder than ▪
Kidney
normal putting extra strain on the ▪
Cardiac
heart and vessels. ▪
Endocrine
►
Epidemiology ▪
Neurologic
►
Myocardial infarction ▪
Medications
►
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
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Heart failure
,Hypertension
► A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.
► Usually hypertension is defined as blood pressure above 140/90, and
is considered severe if the pressure is above 180/120.
► High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Over time, if untreated, it can
cause health conditions, such as heart disease and stroke.
► May be asymptomatic- silent killer!
► Most common S/S
► A- achy head (HA)
► B- blurred vision
► C- chest pain
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