Transcription of 2020 - 2022 HYPERTENSION HIGHLIGHTS
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AA Practical Guide informed by the HYPERTENSION Canada Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, Risk Assessment, and Treatment of Hypertension2020 - 2022 HYPERTENSIONHIGHLIGHTS1 Arm bare and supported Use a cuff size appropriate for your arm Middle of the cuff at heart level Lower edge of cuff 3 cm above elbow crease Sitting position Back supported Do not talk or move before or during the measurement Legs uncrossed Feet flat on the floorAccurate diagnosis begins with accurate measurement: blood PRESSUREMEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE HYPERTENSION 2020-22: HIGHLIGHTSThe HYPERTENSION Canada Guidelines are the nation s clinical practice guidelines for the management of HYPERTENSION . Developed by an expert volunteer network, the Guidelines are evidence-based, rigorously reviewed, and updated regularly to keep Canada s health care professionals informed of best-practices in HYPERTENSION booklet HIGHLIGHTS the most critical and widely relevant aspects of the HYPERTENSION Canada Guidelines.
What is my target blood pressure? Ideally, blood pressure should be below 120/80 mmHg to maintain good health and reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease Systolic Diastolic Action Below 120 Below 80 120-139 80-89 140-159 90-99 160 and higher 100 and higher These blood pressure targets are for adults under the age of 80.
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