Community Health Promotion Tool
Community Health Promotion Tool: Hypertension
Transcript: Hypertension
Guest: Hypertension
Host: Kimberly Thomas
Kimberly Thomas: Good Evening, I am Kimberly Thomas. I’m interviewing Hypertension what is a disorder that affects cardiovascular system. Let’s talk about the population and treatment for hypertension. There are a lot of medications for hypertension. What is hypertension? Where do you start for treatment?
Hypertension: Hypertension is high blood pressure. Well, there are several medication treatments for hypertension. Most doctor start patients with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), which is a diuretic. Diuretics are basically known as a water pill, which helps remove excess sodium and water from the body. Second most common medicine for hypertension is beta blockers. Beta blockers help the heart to beat a slower pace with less force. Again, there are several other medication treatments for hypertension, and your primary care physicians will discuss what options are best for you.
Kimberly Thomas: Ok, thank you. Who are at risk of hypertension?
Hypertension: There are some cultures that are more at risk than others. However, certain conditions and habits can put anyone at risk for high blood pressure. According to "Hypertension" (n.d.), “It 's more common in African American adults than in Caucasian or Hispanic American adults.” African Americans tend to get high blood pressure early in life. Also, Puerto Rican adults have higher rates of hypertension than any other Hispanic group.
Kimberly Thomas: Why do you think African Americans and Puerto Ricans are more at risk than any other culture?
Hypertension: There are several factors why these two cultures are more at risk than other cultures. According to "Hypertension" (n.d.), “The main factor is the choice of food both cultures eat. Both cultures diet include too much salt.”
Kimberly Thomas: Heredity is a factor correct? Can the individual manage some of the risk factors?
Hypertension: Yes to both
Transcript: Hypertension
Guest: Hypertension
Host: Kimberly Thomas
Kimberly Thomas: Good Evening, I am Kimberly Thomas. I’m interviewing Hypertension what is a disorder that affects cardiovascular system. Let’s talk about the population and treatment for hypertension. There are a lot of medications for hypertension. What is hypertension? Where do you start for treatment?
Hypertension: Hypertension is high blood pressure. Well, there are several medication treatments for hypertension. Most doctor start patients with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), which is a diuretic. Diuretics are basically known as a water pill, which helps remove excess sodium and water from the body. Second most common medicine for hypertension is beta blockers. Beta blockers help the heart to beat a slower pace with less force. Again, there are several other medication treatments for hypertension, and your primary care physicians will discuss what options are best for you.
Kimberly Thomas: Ok, thank you. Who are at risk of hypertension?
Hypertension: There are some cultures that are more at risk than others. However, certain conditions and habits can put anyone at risk for high blood pressure. According to "Hypertension" (n.d.), “It 's more common in African American adults than in Caucasian or Hispanic American adults.” African Americans tend to get high blood pressure early in life. Also, Puerto Rican adults have higher rates of hypertension than any other Hispanic group.
Kimberly Thomas: Why do you think African Americans and Puerto Ricans are more at risk than any other culture?
Hypertension: There are several factors why these two cultures are more at risk than other cultures. According to "Hypertension" (n.d.), “The main factor is the choice of food both cultures eat. Both cultures diet include too much salt.”
Kimberly Thomas: Heredity is a factor correct? Can the individual manage some of the risk factors?
Hypertension: Yes to both
References: Hypertension. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hypertension/faqs.htm http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/basics/definition/con-20019580