Medical conditions

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what is hypotenstion
low blood pressure
around 90/60mmhg
what is hypertenstion
known as high blood pressure
above 140/90mmhg
risk factors for hypotension
pregnancy
diabetes
some medication
blood loss
risk factors for hypertension
age over 65
being over weight
lack of exercise
smoking
high salt diet
symptoms for hypotension
feeling lightheaded or dizzy
feeling sick
blurred vision
confusion
symptoms for hypertension
no symptoms
contributes to coronary heart disease, heart attacks and strokes
what is coronary heart disease - CHD
caused by blockages in the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle
blockage restricts blood flow to the heart and prevent it from contracting properly
risk factors for coronary heart disease - CHD(ASHD)
age
smoking
hypertension
diabetes
symptoms of coronary heart disease - CHD
chest pain
heart attacks
heart failure
what is a stroke
caused by restricted blood flow to the brain
bursting of weakened blood vessel
risk factors of stroke
smoking
hypertension
being over weight
diabetes
stroke symptoms
face - may droop one side
arms - may not be able to lift or keep them there
speech - may be slurred or cant talk at all
paralysis
confusion
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD what is it
affects lungs and breathing problems
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD risk factor
smoking
exposure to fumes and dust
air pollution
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD symptoms
increasing breathlessness
persistant chesty cough
frequent chest infections
persistant wheezing