hypertension
Taught that reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.
Taught that Labetalol is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Taught that Hyzaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Instructed on the importance of achieving/maintaining ideal weight as a measure aimed to controlling both hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
Taught that hypertension and congenital heart defects are factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
Taught that the systolic reading (the top number) represents the pressure exerted on the blood vessel wall when the heart is contracting.
Taught that blood pressure readings for people age 50 or older should not exceed 160/90.
Taught that blood pressure readings for people age 18-49 should not exceed 140/90.
Taught that most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
Patient was instructed that stress management is important because stress can contribute to high blood pressure.