Category: Hypertension

Updated Hypertension Guidelines in Nursing Practice The article Hypertension Update: Implications for Nursing Practice by L.L. Davis provides an overview of the updated hypertension guidelines and their implications for nursing practice. The article begins by discussing the prevalence of hypertension and the new guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and management. The guidelines recommend a lower threshold…

Dietary Approaches to Stop 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 Management in the Elderly Table of Contents Introduction Sources of Evidence Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Intensive Hypertension Treatment and Daily Monitoring Relevance of the Findings Conclusion Reference Introduction In the nursing field, answering research questions and papers requires an evidence-based approach framework that is generated from an adequately structured PICO(T) question. A PICO(T) framework…

Hypertension Prevention: Problem Identification 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…

Hypertension: In Search of Effective Treatment The principal outcome of the future project is the solution intended to decrease the number of hypertension events among patients aged 50 years and older. However, the objective is not limited to the examination of hypertension and suggesting how to address this problem more efficiently. It would also lead…

Arterial Hypertension: Complications, Treatment and Impact 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…

Determining Benchmarks for Hypertension Reduction Table of Contents Introduction Statistical Trends Quality Measures Compatibility of Data Effects of Information Quality on the HIE Conclusion References Introduction The purpose of this project is to review the current quality measures for the management of hypertension. The condition is prevalent throughout the United States, which is problematic because…

Hypertension: Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plan Assessment Data Analysis Health History The patient presents with high blood pressure. He complains that current medication does not improve his condition. He wants a new medicine. He has no other health concerns. Clients strengths The client is aware of the importance of healthy living. He exercises every day…

Hypertension as the The Silent Killer Blood pressure is a compression that pushes against the interior walls of the arteries as the heart propels blood throughout the body. Readings of blood pressure are logged in the form of a ratio. The numerator corresponds to the systolic pressure, which characterizes the strength of the blood during…

Change Model: Hypertension-Related Problems Introduction Hypertension-related problems are frequently observed in adults, and the task of medical workers is to take preventive measures and reduce their blood pressure to normal limits. The application of antihypertensive drugs is one of the common therapies that can be offered to patients, but this intervention has to be properly…