Wise Ones Coli Clements, Megan Kamil, Kerri Spilker

Objective Answer questions relating to high blood pressure (hypertension)

Facts about hypertension BP is normal if blood pressure < 120/80 High when systolic/diastolic – < / % population receiving medication* *Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

Demographics *Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

Complications of hypertension Damage to heart and blood vessels May lead to: – Ministrokes – Heart failure – Heart attack – Kidney failure /damage – Vision problems

Hypertension therapies Medication – Diuretics – ACE inhibitors – Beta blockers – Calcium channel blockers Decreasing dietary salt and fat intake Weight loss in patients with BMI ≥25kg/m 2 Avoid excessive alcohol consumption Regular exercise regimen

Prototype Forum for answering patient questions Answers should not require access to patient chart Combination of internet, telephone, etc. (We’re still working on this.)