In this short course we will understand what is hypertension and what is the pathophysiology behind it, how it presents and all modalities of treatment.

مرض ارتفاع ضغط الدم من الأمراض المشهورة جدا و تسبب الكثير من العواقب السلبية على جسم الانسان، تشخيص هذا المرض المنتشر و التعرف على كيفية التعامل معه طبيا من اهم اساسيات المحافظة على الصحة العامة

شرح تفصيلي لمرض ارتفاع ضغط الدم يتضمن

1- تعريف ضغط الدم (Definition of blood pressure)

2- العوامل المؤثرة على ضغط الدم (Factors affecting blood pressure)

3- سبب نشوء مرض ارتفاع ضغط الدم (Causes of hypertension)

4- تشخيص مرض ارتفاع ضغط الدم (Diagnosis of hypertension)

5- الأدوية المستخدمة في العلاج (Treatment of hypertension)

• High blood pressure, termed "hypertension," is a condition that afflicts almost 1 billion people worldwide and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. More than 20% of Americans are hypertensive, and one-third of these Americans are not even aware they are hypertensive. Therefore, this disease is sometimes called the "silent killer." This disease is usually asymptomatic until the damaging effects of hypertension (such as stroke, myocardial infarction, renal dysfunction, visual problems, etc.) are observed. Hypertension is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction ("heart attacks") and stroke.

• Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide.

• The prevalence and absolute burden of hypertension is rising globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

• Reductions in risk factors, including high sodium intake, low potassium intake, obesity, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and unhealthy diet, are recommended for the prevention and control of hypertension.

• Multifaceted implementation strategies for hypertension prevention and control are needed to address barriers at the patient, provider, system and community levels.