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    Hypertension can be caused by modifiable factors like an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, as well as non-modifiable factors like decreased blood volume. The kidneys produce renin which triggers a chain reaction forming angiotensin II, causing vasoconstriction and sodium retention that increases blood volume and blood pressure. Treatment for hypertension includes lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and rest as well as medication like amlodipine 5 mg daily.

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    Hypertension can be caused by modifiable factors like an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, as well as non-modifiable factors like decreased blood volume. The kidneys produce renin which triggers a chain reaction forming angiotensin II, causing vasoconstriction and sodium retention that increases blood volume and blood pressure. Treatment for hypertension includes lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and rest as well as medication like amlodipine 5 mg daily.

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    Hypertension

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    Susan Albaran Iragana
    Hypertension can be caused by modifiable factors like an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise, as well as non-modifiable factors like decreased blood volume. The kidneys produce renin which triggers a chain reaction forming angiotensin II, causing vasoconstriction and sodium retention that increases blood volume and blood pressure. Treatment for hypertension includes lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, exercise, and rest as well as medication like amlodipine 5 mg daily.

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    Hypertension

    Hypertension

    Predisposing Factors: Modifiable: a. Eating fatty foods b. Lack of exercise Non-modifiable:


    Decrease Blood Volume

    Precipitating Factor: Atherosclerosis aorta

    Juxtaglomerular cells of the kidney produces renin Angiotensin 1 is formed

    Renin combines with angiotensinogen in the blood

    Angiotensin 1 passes through the lungs where AngiotensinConverting Enzyme is present

    Angiotensin 2 is formed

    Adrenal cortex produces aldosterone

    Vasoconstriction of the arterioles

    Increased sodium reabsorption by the kidney

    Avoid fatty and salty foods. Rest. Exercise. Avoid strenuous activities.

    Increase Blood Volume and increase blood pressure

    Amlodipine 5 mg/tab 1 tab once a day

    RECOVE RY

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