Clinical Case Study-Hypertension.

Symptoms and complaints reported: Abrupt loss of vision and difficulty speaking. Reported sudden loss of strength and co-ordination(mostly in left side)accompanied by loss of balance. [The patient had suffered a stroke]. Because the clinical manifestations of hypertension cannot be diagnosed, it can only be recognized when complications occur in target organs, such as the heart in this instance. Medical History: Has history of high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Sedentary lifestyle. Heavy smoker. …

…the second most common cause of kidney failure (after diabetes) End-stage renal disease Heart disease Hardened arteries Cardiovascular disease Angina Heart attack Left ventricular hypertrophy Heart failure Left-side heart failure Stroke Cerebro-vascular disease Cerebral haemorrhage Eye complications Retinal damage Death My client has suffered at least 2 of the above complications (such as stroke, impaired vision). Since having had the stroke, she has improved her eating habits, lost some weight and is currently feeling much better.