When the blood pressure stays elevated over time is called Hypertension or High Blood Pressure. A one time reading that is elevated should be monitored. Many pharmacies and grocery stores have blood pressure machines where you can check your blood pressure. If you have two or more readings that are elevated you must consult your physician.
What do the numbers in the Blood Pressure Reading mean?
The top number is the Systolic (pronounced - Sis tall lick) is the pressure inside the vessels when the heart beats.
The bottom number is the Diastolic (pronounced - die a stall lick) is the pressure inside the vessels when the heart is at rest between beats.
High Blood Pressure is when the top number is above 140 or the bottom number is above 90. Why is this important? As the pressure in the vessels increases it causes the heart to work harder and can lead to heart disease. It can cause other health problems; one of the most serious is a stroke. High Blood Pressure can lead to Heart disease than can lead to a heart attack. About 2/3 of people over 65 have high blood pressure. High Blood Pressure is a condition that most people will develop as they age.
High blood pressure is often a "silent" illness as you do not feel ill until something happens as a result of the high pressure. Getting your blood pressure checked is a very important part of your annual physical with your doctor.
High Blood Pressure is when the top number is above 140 or the bottom number is above 90. Why is this important? As the pressure in the vessels increases it causes the heart to work harder and can lead to heart disease. It can cause other health problems; one of the most serious is a stroke. High Blood Pressure can lead to Heart disease than can lead to a heart attack. About 2/3 of people over 65 have high blood pressure. High Blood Pressure is a condition that most people will develop as they age.
High blood pressure is often a "silent" illness as you do not feel ill until something happens as a result of the high pressure. Getting your blood pressure checked is a very important part of your annual physical with your doctor.
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