Hypertension Patient Education Activity Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• heart : the organ that pumps blood through the body
• pressure : the force of blood pushing against artery walls
• exercise : helps lower blood pressure and strengthen the heart
• medicine : what the doctor may prescribe to help control hypertension
• artery : blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart
• stress : emotional state that can raise blood pressure
• salt : common seasoning that should be limited in hypertension
• checkup : a regular doctor visit to monitor blood pressure
• dizzy : feeling that may happen if blood pressure is too low or too high
• kidney : organ that helps control blood pressure and can be damaged by hypertension
• lifestyle : daily habits that affect your health and blood pressure
• symptoms : signs your body gives when something is wrong
• healthy : a way of living that helps prevent high blood pressure