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- Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo Clinic
Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems Learn more about what your numbers mean
- High blood pressure (hypertension) - Mayo Clinic
The lower pressure occurs during the relaxation of the heart's left ventricle This lower pressure is referred to as the diastolic blood pressure Hypertension is a very common condition affecting up to 40% of adults It is one of the most common conditions for which medications are prescribed Most people with hypertension have primary
- Blood pressure test - Mayo Clinic
Overview A blood pressure test measures the pressure in the arteries as the heart pumps A blood pressure test may be done as a part of a routine health checkup or as a screening for high blood pressure, also called hypertension Some people use home monitors to check their blood pressure at home
- 10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication
Sleep apnea further raises blood pressure Weight loss is one of the best ways to control blood pressure If you're overweight or have obesity, losing even a small amount of weight can help lower blood pressure Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)
- High blood pressure (hypertension) - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
A blood pressure reading measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (top number, called systolic pressure) and between heartbeats (bottom number, called diastolic pressure) To measure blood pressure, an inflatable cuff is usually placed around the arm A machine or small hand pump is used to inflate the cuff
- Low blood pressure (hypotension) - Symptoms and causes
This is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up after sitting or lying down Causes include dehydration, long-term bed rest, pregnancy, certain medical conditions and some medicines This type of low blood pressure is common in older adults Postprandial hypotension This drop in blood pressure occurs 1 to 2 hours after eating
- Isolated systolic hypertension: A health concern? - Mayo Clinic
Blood pressure medicine can help control isolated systolic hypertension and lower the risk of related health conditions But it's important that the treatment to lower your top blood pressure number doesn't cause your bottom number to drop too low
- Elevated blood pressure - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Elevated blood pressure doesn't cause symptoms The only way to detect it is to have regular blood pressure checks Have your blood pressure measured when you visit your health care provider You can also check it at home with a home blood pressure monitoring device
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