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 s
ign 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
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.
<u>Explanation:</u>
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 <u>cardiologist</u> and a <u>nutritionist.</u>
Some general recommendations these patients can follow:
Try to reduce stress by meditation, yoga or slow walks in some of your favourite places.
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