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What Is High Blood Pressure?


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Sort Desciption: Another name for high blood pressure (HBP) is hypertension (hi-per-TEN-shun). High blood pressure means the pressure in your arteries is consistently above the normal range. ...

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What Is High Blood Pressure? Another name for high blood pressure (HBP) is hypertension (hi-per-TEN-shun). High blood pressure means the pressure in your arteries is consistently above the normal range. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. Its written as two numbers, such as 122/78 mm Hg. The top, systolic number is the pressure when the heart beats. The bottom, diastolic number is the pressure when the heart rests between beats. High blood pressure is a pressure of 140 systolic or higher and/or 90 diastolic or higher that stays high over time. No one knows exactly what causes most cases of high blood pressure. It usually cant be cured, but it can be controlled. Fifty million Americans (1 in 4 adults) have it, and many dont even know they have it. Not treating high blood pressure is dangerous. You can live a healthier life if you treat and control it! What Is High Blood Pressure? People with close blood relatives who have HBP African Americans People over age 35 Overweight people People who arent physically active People who use too much salt People who use too much alcohol People with diabetes, gout and kidney disease Pregnant women Women who take birth control pills who are overweight, had HBP during pregnancy, have a family history of HBP or have mild kidney disease Who is at higher risk? High blood pressure usually doesnt have any signs thats why its so dangerous. Make sure you get it checked regularly and treat it the way your doctor advises. Take a few minutes to write your own questions for the next time you see your doctor. For example: Do you have questions or comments for your doctor? How can I learn more? Talk to your doctor, nurse or health care professional. Or call your local American Heart Association at 1-800-242-8721, or the American Stroke Association at 1-888-478-7653. If you have high blood pressure, members of your family also may be at higher risk for it. Its very important for them to make changes now to ...

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