Category: Hypertension

Introduction High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is currently one of the topical health concerns in the US and other countries across the globe. This is largely due to the consequences and adverse health outcomes associated with it, such as stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Some common causes of hypertension include excess weight, diets…

Table of Contents Topic Identification and Rationale Learner Identification Educational Setting Learner Assessment Theoretical Basis for Teaching Approaches References Topic Identification and Rationale There is hardly a person who has never heard of someone complaining about high blood pressure. A periodic or continuous high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is detected in 29 percent…

A patient, family, or population health problem and realistic goals that are relevant to personal practice Hypertension is an extremely common long-term condition characterized by the persistent presence of high blood pressure. This condition severely affects a persons general well-being and can contribute to the risks of life-threatening conditions, including heart failure and stroke (Cook…

Differential Diagnoses The most probable differential diagnoses for this visit are hypertension, subendocardial ischemia, and ischemic stroke. Primary Diagnosis Myocardial infarction of unspecified site, ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I21.3 (ICD-10-CM Codes, n.d.). Laboratory/Diagnostic Tests Necessary tests ECG (applicable for all differential diagnoses): is aimed to measure electrical activity of the heart and reveal if the heart…

The prevalence of hypertension among the population of the United States can also depend on the factor of ethnicity. The researchers pay attention to the fact that Hispanics suffer from high blood pressure oftener than other minorities (Staffileno et al., 2013). Therefore, Hispanics need to adapt their diets and lifestyles to contribute to regulating blood…

Arterial hypertension (AH), being the leading risk factor for cardiovascular catastrophes, has recently become a serious burden for health systems of the country. Despite the wide choice of medical and invasive treatment, sufficient control of blood pressure (BP) can hardly be achieved. Consequently, the fight against obvious cardiovascular diseases is equally ineffective, despite the enormous…

Broad Instructional Goals Patient Education Hypertension or high blood pressure is a widespread disease that, without careful observation of the patient, can result in serious complications or even fatal outcomes. According to Wilkins et al. (2010), 22.6% of Canadian adults have hypertension, and 20% have prehypertension (p. 42). In order to control the blood pressure…

A public health problem in a population at risk High blood pressure or hypertension is a major public health concern among African-Americans residing in the city of Overtown Miami. It is an endemic condition in this segment of the Miami population (High Blood Pressure, 2015). Hypertension is usually characterized by an elevated level of blood…

Table of Contents Description Significance of Research in Hypertension Treatment Goal of the Project Implementation and Methods Location and Target Audience Barriers and Limitations Outcomes and Findings Reference List Description Overall definition of hypertension implies a rise in blood pressure of unknown cause that increases risk for cerebral, cardiac, and renal events (Messerli, Williams, &…

Hypertension is one of the most common diseases that can be controlled with the appropriately chosen treatment. The earlier it is diagnosed, the better patient outcomes will be. However, in case a patient is pregnant, it is necessary to revise the medication plan so as to provide the best conditions for the fetus. In the…