Effects of High Blood Pressure on Health

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What is the normal range for blood pressure levels?

120/80 mmHg

What is the range for hypertensive crisis?

180/120 mmHg

Describe a hypertensive headache.

Severe headache with pulsating pain, often at the back of the head

'Nonspecific' symptoms a person may have when initially diagnosed with hypertension include:

<p>Headache and nosebleeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical manifestations present in a patient experiencing long-term complications of hypertension involving organ damage?

<p>Vision problems and kidney disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for blood pressure levels?

<p>120/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range for hypertensive crisis?

<p>180/110 - 209/129 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe a hypertensive headache.

<p>Pulsating behind the eye(s)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the ‘nonspecific’ symptoms a person may have when they are initially diagnosed with hypertension?

<p>Blurred vision and dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical manifestations that may be present when a patient is experiencing long-term complications of hypertension?

<p>Hematuria and proteinuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal range for blood pressure levels?

<p>120/80 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range for hypertensive crisis?

<p>Above 200/120 mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe a hypertensive headache.

<p>Pulsating pain on both sides of the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'nonspecific' symptoms a person may have when they are initially diagnosed with hypertension?

<p>Headaches and dizziness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the clinical manifestations that may be present when a patient is experiencing long-term complications of hypertension? I am referring to organ damage.

<p>Kidney failure and heart disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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