Life At Its Best

Produced By
The Quiet Hour
The Silent
Killer

Hypertension
The Circulatory System
The Heart and
How It Works
Blood Pressure Readings

Normal: less than 120/80

Caution: between 120/80 – 139/89
High: over 140/90
 Diagnosis of
Hypertension

Multiple High Blood

Pressure Readings
Over a Period of Time.
Often Has No Signs
or Symptoms
Conditions Resulting
from Hypertension
1. Arteriosclerosis
2. Heart Attacks
3. Strokes
4. Enlarged Heart
5. Irreversible Damage of Kidneys,
Pancreas, and the Eye’s Retina
 Arteriosclerosis
Normal Artery Diseased Arteries

Severe
Moderate
Mild
Narrowed
Heart Attacks and Strokes
Stroke

Blood Vessel Damage

Heart Attack

Kidney Failure
Enlarged Heart
 Organ Damage

Kidney
Pancreas
Retina

Dialysis Treatment
 Hypertension
Risk Factors

1. Excessive Salt Intake

Hypertension
Risk Factors

2. Obesity
 Hypertension
Risk Factors

3. Cholesterol

4. Arterial Plaque
 Hypertension
Risk Factors

6. Smoking

5. Alcohol
Hypertension
Risk Factors

8. Lack of
7. Stress Exercise
 Preventing
Hypertension
 Reduce Salt Intake
 Weight Reduction
 A Low-fat, High-fiber Diet
 Eliminate Alcohol Use
 Stop Smoking
 Regular Exercise
Changing Your Lifestyle
Scientific Study Results

Weight Loss Reduced Salt

Blood Pressure Medication

Consult Your Doctor

Know Your Condition

Improve -- Prevent