Tuesday , September 10 2024

PENDIDIKAN PESAKIT Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia

Introduction

Outcome Of High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is a measure of how strongly the blood is pressing against the walls of blood vessels called artery as it is pumped around the body by the heart. It is made of two measurements comprising of the systolic and diastolic BP.

Classification Of Hypertension

Hypertension, Introduction

Introduction Hypertension is defined as persistent elevation of systolic blood pressure (BP) of 140 mmHg or greater and/or diastolic BP of 90 mmHg or greater. Hypertension is when : BP>140mmHg / > 90mmHg Your heart works like a pump. It contracts and relaxes. The Blood Pressure measurements are in two …