Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted through the blood circulation on the blood vessel walls and forms one of the major fundamental signs of human body. The pressure caused by blood circulation is lowered down as the blood flows through arteries, veins, arterioles and capillaries. The word blood pressure usually refers to the […]
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What is Healthy Blood Pressure? The Answer May Surprise You
According to the medical establishment 120/80 represents healthy blood pressure. Of course nobody consistently has a blood pressure (BP) of 120/80. That would be like winning the lottery time after time. It’s simply not realistic. So what is healthy blood pressure in the real world? It’s a range that hovers around 120/80 but don’t get […]
High Blood Pressure – How It’s Measured
In this article we’re going to discuss exactly how high blood pressure in a person is measured. A person’s blood pressure is commonly measured with an instrument called a blood pressure cuff or sphygmomanometer. The blood pressure cuff is made up of an air pump, a pressure gauge, and a rubber cuff. The device measures […]