prehypertension
Almost high pressure
Prehypertension is blood pressure higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as hypertension.
The term identifies people at increased risk of developing full hypertension and cardiovascular disease: His doctor warned that prehypertension could progress without lifestyle changes.
The category typically covers systolic readings of 120-139 or diastolic readings of 80-89.
Arterial pressure measuring instrument
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
- home monitoringRemote observation of residence
cuff · reading · measurement · ambulatory · baseline · tracking · follow-up · assessment
Circulatory force measurement
- systolicOf heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
heart disease · stroke · atherosclerosis · vasoconstriction · endothelium · circulation · cardiac output · aortic
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
- sedentaryCharacterized by much sitting
high sodium · stress · alcohol · family history · metabolic syndrome · insulin resistance · adiposity · overweight
Altered daily habits
- dietCustomary food consumption
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- salt reductionDecreasing mineral intake
stress management · smoking cessation · potassium · meditation · walking · portion control · whole grains · vegetables
sphygmomanometer
Arterial pressure measuring instrument
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
home monitoring · cuff · reading · measurement · ambulatory · baseline · tracking · follow-up · assessment · digital monitor
blood pressure
Circulatory force measurement
arteries · heart disease · stroke · atherosclerosis · vasoconstriction · endothelium · circulation · cardiac output · aortic
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- cholesterolWaxy lipid in blood
- smokingInhaling burning tobacco
sedentary · high sodium · stress · alcohol · family history · metabolic syndrome · insulin resistance · adiposity · overweight · BMI
lifestyle changes
Altered daily habits
- dietCustomary food consumption
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- weight lossReduction in body mass
salt reduction · stress management · smoking cessation · potassium · meditation · walking · portion control · whole grains · vegetables · moderation