Question

A patients blood pressure is 150\90 and their heart rate is 189 beats/ minute and the EKG is given below. What does each vital sign tell you about their heart health and what is malfunctioning in their heart? What are some recommendations you can make for the patient to improve their overall heart health

Answer 1

Answer:

A blood pressure of 150/90, means that this person is in Stage 2 of high blood preassure, according to High blood preassure guidelines (2017).  A heart rate of 189 beats/minute is too fast, which is called tachycardia. The EKG is not showed in this question, but we might think is abnormal.

Explanation:

To Improve their overall heart health we should have a complete diagnostic from a Doctor. This includes: EKG, imaging tests and laboratory tests. After this, the Doctor will adjust a plan and some recommendations according to all the results. You may need the help of a cardiologist and a nutritionist.  

Some general recommendations these patients can follow:

• Try to reduce stress by meditation, yoga or slow walks in some of your favourite places.
• Reduce coffe intake
• Reduce your sodium intake
• Avoid smoking or drinking
• You may eat healthir and reduce your weight
• Pay attention to your medication