High blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension may be defined as a rise or elevation of pressure exerted by the blood in the arteries or blood vessels that carry the blood pumped by the heart in to the tissues and organs of the body. BP readings like 120/80 or below may be considered as normal blood […]
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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 […]
The Different Blood Pressure Ranges You Should Be Aware Of
There are many things that can effect your blood pressure, either raising it or lowering it, and there are different blood pressure ranges you should be aware of. The pressure range which different people can cope with is varied but over time there have been standardized ranges that the medical community uses to determine the […]
Aggressive Management of Hypertension
More than 60% of older persons in the United States suffer from hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. Hypertension is defined as an increase in blood pressure above normal. Blood pressure is measured as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure occurs when blood is pumped into the arteries as the heart contracts. Diastolic […]
Blood Pressure Numbers
Your blood pressure, which is caused by two forces, is the pressure of your blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. One of the forces is created as the heart pumps blood into the arteries and through the body’s circulatory system while the other force comes from the arteries’ resistance to the blood flow. […]
Fact About Hypertension
Hypertension is one of the common ailments that people have. In the United States, a statistics of one out of every three adults have High blood pressure. An estimated two million teenagers and children have Hypertension which is a really alarming and major public issue. What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also known as High blood pressure […]
High Blood Pressure – The Essential Facts – What Is Systolic and Diastolic? – What Are the Dangers?
Blood Pressure is simply is the force exerted onto the walls of your arteries by your blood. When you check your pressure, the reading given by the machine comprises of two numbers, an upper reading and a lower reading. The upper reading tells you your systolic pressure, which is the magnitude of the force generated […]