Its quite normal for blood pressure to rise and fall throughout the day…
… it’s only when blood pressure stays elevated over time that it is called high blood pressure / hypertension.
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries. Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers—the systolic pressure (as the heart beats) over the diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between beats).
The measurement is written one above or before the other, with the systolic number on top and the diastolic number on the bottom.
For example, a blood pressure measurement of 120/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) is expressed verbally as “120 over 80.”
Normal blood pressure is less than 130 mm Hg systolic and less than 85 mm Hg diastolic. Optimal blood pressure is less than 120 mm Hg systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic.
Therefore a blood pressure reading consistently over 140/90 mm Hg or higher is considered high blood pressure, another term for hypertension.
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart attack. The arteries bring oxygen-carrying blood to the heart muscle. If the heart cannot get enough oxygen, chest pain, also known as “angina,” can occur. If the flow of blood is blocked, a heart attack results.
Understanding High Blood Pressure – continued
- What Causes High Blood Pressure?
The causes of high blood pressure vary. Causes may include narrowing of the arteries, a greater than normal volume of blood, or the heart beating faster or more forcefully than it should… - Who Can Get High Blood Pressure?
Its estimated that 1 in 4 adults have high blood pressure. High blood pressure tends to develop as people get older, but this is not a part of healthy aging… - Why is High Blood Pressure Important?
High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard, increasing your chance (or risk) for getting heart disease and/or kidney disease, and for having a stroke… - What is Systolic Blood Pressure?
Systolic pressure is the force of blood in the arteries as the heart beats. It is shown as the top number in a blood pressure reading… - What is Diastolic Blood Pressure?
Diastolic pressure is the force of blood in the arteries as the heart relaxes between beats. It’s shown as the bottom number in a blood pressure reading… - Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home
One of the greatest benefits of monitoring your blood pressure yourself is that you will have a much better understanding of your condition … - The Effect of High Blood Pressure on The Body
The effect of high blood pressure on the physiology is often under estimated. On this page we take a brief look at the effect of High Blood Pressure on the brain, eyes, arteries, kidneys, and heart…
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