Module 3B-Perfusion
modifiable risk factors of perfusion
Smoking, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Stress, Psychosocial factors, Obesity,
Sedentary lifestyle, Heavy alcohol consumption, High sodium diet
Non-modifiable risk factors of perfusion
Family history, Age, Genetics, Cultural and ethnic considerations
Criteria for diagnosis of hypertension
Average of 90 mm Hg or higher of two or more diastolic readings on at least two subsequent visits, or an
average higher than 140 mm Hg of two or more systolic readings on at least two visits
Symptoms of hypertension
Headaches, Shortness of breath, Nosebleeds
Primary hypertension
Most common form, cause unknown, risk factors include family history of hypertension, obesity,
smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, elevated blood cholesterol level, and continued exposure to stress
Secondary hypertension
High blood pressure caused by another medical condition
Malignant hypertension
Sudden spike in blood pressure putting you at risk for organ damage
modifiable risk factors of perfusion
Smoking, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Stress, Psychosocial factors, Obesity,
Sedentary lifestyle, Heavy alcohol consumption, High sodium diet
Non-modifiable risk factors of perfusion
Family history, Age, Genetics, Cultural and ethnic considerations
Criteria for diagnosis of hypertension
Average of 90 mm Hg or higher of two or more diastolic readings on at least two subsequent visits, or an
average higher than 140 mm Hg of two or more systolic readings on at least two visits
Symptoms of hypertension
Headaches, Shortness of breath, Nosebleeds
Primary hypertension
Most common form, cause unknown, risk factors include family history of hypertension, obesity,
smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, elevated blood cholesterol level, and continued exposure to stress
Secondary hypertension
High blood pressure caused by another medical condition
Malignant hypertension
Sudden spike in blood pressure putting you at risk for organ damage
