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Hypertension Brochure, page 1 of 2 — Heart failure HYPERTENSION What it is and how to prevent it FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE: THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION City Medical Center Non-profit low-cost clinic 3920 Braxton Suite 110 Houston, TX 77063 Phone: 281-853-9924 Open Saturdays from 9am-12 pm Complications UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSION CAN LEAD TO: Stroke Aneurysm Vision loss Heart attack Kidney failure Vision loss Stroke Heart attack Heart failure Kidney failure Aneurysm (when an artery widens and can lead to it bursting)

Hypertension Brochure, page 2 of 2 — WHAT IS HYPERTENSION? Risk Factors Also known as high blood pressure, it is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls is too high Hypertension is when your systolic BP (top number) is >140 mmHg and your diastolic BP (bottom number) is >90 mmHgh Prevention Age Stress Obesity Family history Race High-salt diet Excessive alcohol Physical inactivity Meditation Exercise Eat less salt (less processed food) Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and nuts Cut down on alcohol UNDERSTANDING YOUR NUMBERS Category Systolic BP (mm Hg) Diastolic BP (mm Hg) Normal Elevated Stage 1 Stage 2 <120 <80 120-129 130-139 >140 <80 80-89 >90

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