What is High Blood Pressure?
(Hypertension)
High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is considered high (hypertension) when your upper number (systolic blood pressure) is 140 mg Hg or higher and/or the lower number (diastolic blood pressure) is90 mm Hg or higher. Elevated results should be observed on three or more readings before deciding that blood pressure is too high.
Is there a risk of having constantly high blood pressure?
If blood pressure consistently is too high, one or more blood vessels may burst causing bleeding. If the bleeding is in the brain, you have a stroke.
How can I lower my blood pressure?
Though certain medications can help,
sometimes diet and lifestyle changes are enough
to reduce your blood pressure.
sometimes diet and lifestyle changes are enough
to reduce your blood pressure.
How is blood pressure measured?
Devices that measure blood pressure are called
sphygmomanometers (ss- fig- mo- man- om- et- ers). To
measure your blood pressure,
sphygmomanometers (ss- fig- mo- man- om- et- ers). To
measure your blood pressure,
How can I lower my blood pressure?
Researchers estimate that every decline of2 mm Hg in the upper (systolic) pressure, typically lowers the risk of heart disease by 5 percent and the risk of stroke by 8 percent.
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