Awareness of Blood Pressure and Its Treatment in OP Patients of Saveetha Dental College

摘要

The aim of the study is to determine the awareness of blood pressure and its treatment among the OP patients of Saveetha dental college using a questionnaire. This study was done to create awareness about blood pressure and its treatment among the OP patients of Saveetha dental college. Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels. The most common disorder seen among people is the hypertension. Hypertension usually does not cause symptoms initially, but sustained hypertension over time is a major risk factor for hypertensive heart disease, coronary artery disease, stroke and chronic kidney disease. It is recognized that more than 50% of the hypertensive population worldwide are unaware of their condition. This condition does not occur on mild elevation of pressure rather it comes on gradually leading to a loss of blood flow affecting brain, retina, kidney etc. Though there is no treatment for this disorder, it can controlled by creating awareness and by undergoing pharmacological treatment. There are many physical factors that influence arterial pressure such as: diet, exercise, disease, drugs or alcohol, stress, and obesity. The study may help people to know about blood pressure and various means to control it.