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All about Blood Pressure59All about Blood Pressure Medication5Are You at Risk for High Blood Pressure8Benefits of Early Blood Pressure Monitoring10Blood Pressure Control13Blood Pressure Medications16Children and Blood Pressure18Diet and Food Affect Your Blood Pressure20Finding the Right Blood Pressure Home Monitor 22High Blood Pressure 10124How Does Exercise Help Your Blood Pressure27Lowering Your Blood Pressure30Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home32Options for Dealing with High Blood Pressure34Preventing High Blood Pressure36Taking Control of Your Blood Pressure38Tips for Controlling Your Blood Pressure40Understanding Your Blood Pressure42Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers45What Can Raise Your Blood Pressure47What Should You Know If You Have High Blood Pressure49When To Use Blood Pressure Medication51Who Can Develop High Blood Pressure53Why Do We Develop High Blood Pressure55Your Childs Blood Pressure58
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All about Blood PressureWhat is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of your blood against your arterywalls. When you have your blood pressure checked the reading has two numbers; oneon top and one on bottom.The top number is your systolic pressure. This is the force of your blood in your arterieswhen your heart beats. The bottom number is your diastolic pressure. This is the forceof your blood in your arteries when your heart relaxes in-between beats.Normal blood pressure would be a reading of 120/80 or lower. High blood pressurewould be a reading of 140/90 or higher. If you have high blood pressure you are at agreater risk of a stroke or heart and kidney disease.Many things can cause high blood pressure including physical inactivity, tobacco andalcohol use, stress and your diet. These are only a few things. Certain medicalconditions and medications can also cause high blood pressure.High blood pressure can cause your body to have certain effects. For instance it cancause a stroke. The high pressure can cause a weakened blood vessel to breakcausing it to bleed into the brain; thus leaving you with a stroke.High blood pressure can also sometimes cause your blood vessels in your eyes tobleed or burst. If this happens your vision will be blurred or impaired and might evenresult in blindness. Another reason it is best to keep control on your blood pressure.Along with a stroke or kidney disease high blood pressure can also cause a heartattack. Your arteries are what bring blood carrying oxygen to your heart muscle. If your heart is not getting enough oxygen you will experience chest pain. If the blood flow isblocked as well you will experience a heart attack.
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