Health care patients with arterial hypertension

Introduction Under arterial hypertension is usually considered the value of systolic blood pressure >140mmHg and diastolic blood pressure >90mmHg. Hypertensive crisis poses an acute increase and mean arterial pressure, where in the values of systolic blood pressure usually exceed the value of 180 mmHg, and diastolic over 120 mmHg. For the measurement of arterial blood pressure is necessary to prepare the patient, prepare the necessary materials and proper access to the measurement of arterial blood pressure. The main goal of arterial hypertension is the maximum long term reduction of total cardiovascular risk, including reduction of blood pressure and control all the variables associated risk factors. Consultation It is necessary to regularly measure blood pressure and regular use of prescribed therapy, because in the way the patient conttibutes contributes to a better quality of life and prevent a meltitute of collaborative problem because hyoitension and hypertension disrupts and lifestyle determinant to the patient and his family.