- High blood pressure or Hypertension is the number one cause of Stroke.
- Stroke is the 4th cause of death and the major cause of long-term disability in America and the 3rd leading cause of death in the world.
- High blood pressure is the number 1 modifiable risk factor for stroke
- Managing Hypertension (HTN) also called High blood pressure (HBP) is the main factor to reduce the risk of a Stroke.
High blood pressure facts
Weaken Arteries
Damages Arteries
Weaken Arteries in the brains
87% of strokes are Ischemic Stroke
Narrowing or clogged blood vessels in the brains that cut off blood flow to the brain
13% are Hemorrhagic stroke
Ruptured blood vessel in the brain that bleeds into and around the brain
CHRONIC HYPERTENSION IS THE CAUSE
TREATMENTS
exercise
life style changes
stop smoking
eat health
decrease alcohol intake
reduce sodium
medication
manage cholesterol
THE GOALS TO PREVENTING A STROKE
GET ACTIVE
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS, KNOW YOUR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS
TAKE YOUR MEDICATION AS ORDERED
MONITOR YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL AND TAKE MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED