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| Name | Blood Pressure Explained |
| Video Uploader | Video From Dr Nitza I Alvarez | Tri County Heart Institute |
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| Video Discription | Dr. Nitza Alvarez at the Tri-County Heart Institute talks about the relationship between your blood pressure and your cardiovascular health. High Blood Pressure Is your blood pressure above the normal range? If yes, you must consult your doctor immediately because high blood pressure often leads to cardiovascular diseases, which may even lead to death. We all wish that our blood pressure stays within a safe range to minimize the impact of developing cardiovascular diseases. This article will help you develop a complete understanding of blood pressure so that you can keep your blood pressure within a safe limit. Let's start the discussion by discovering what blood pressure is, and then we will shift our discussion to high blood pressure. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force that makes the blood flow through the circulatory system. It is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. These arteries take the blood from a person's heart and transfer it to other parts of the body. The blood pressure of a healthy individual rises and falls normally throughout the day. Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure Blood pressure is usually recorded using two numbers, i.e., systolic and Diastolic blood pressure. Let's try to understand both these terms. • Systolic Blood Pressure Systolic or upper blood pressure is the blood pressure in your arteries when your heartbeats. • Diastolic Blood Pressure Diastolic or lower blood pressure is the pressure in your arteries in-between the beats, i.e., the pressure in the arteries when your heart rests or relaxes between the beats. A blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg is regarded as normal blood pressure. It indicates 120 systolic and 80 diastolic readings. What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a severe health complication that occurs when a person’s blood pressure increases to unhealthy levels. As mentioned earlier, blood pressure is the measurement of how much blood through the blood vessels and the resistance the blood experiences while the heart is pumping. The narrower the arteries, the more the resistance meaning, the narrower your arteries are, the higher your blood pressure will be. In the long run, increased blood pressure can lead to severe health complications, including cardiovascular diseases. Blood Pressure Ranges The following range will help you know the safe limits regarding your blood pressure. • Normal blood pressure: 120 or below • Elevated blood pressure: 120-129 • High Blood Pressure (Stage 1): 130 -139 • Hypertension (Stage 2): 140 or above • Hypertensive Crisis: 180 or above Symptoms of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure usually develops over the course of several years. It is known to be the silent killer because most patients don’t often don’t show any symptoms even though they have high blood pressure. Some of the patients may show symptoms (such as headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain), but most patients don't even know that they are experiencing high blood pressure unless someone checks their blood pressure. The most horrible thing about hypertension is that it can damage your blood vessels and other organs such as the brain, eyes, kidneys, and heart, even without depicting any symptoms. That's why it is necessary to keep a check over your blood pressure and ensure that it stays within a safe range. High Blood Pressure and Plaque Formation A person experiencing high blood pressure has a higher tendency to form plaque in the arteries. If somehow you can control the blood pressure, you can reduce the chances of plaque formation in the arteries and regain their elasticity. Treating High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is the easiest preventable cardiovascular disease. It is so simple to identify and treat high blood pressure. The treatment process involves medication and making certain lifestyle changes such as: • Regular exercise • Eating healthy food • Reducing the consumption of salt • Limiting the intake of alcohol • Managing Stress levels Low Blood Pressure Low blood pressure (also known as hypotension) is desirable for some people, and usually, it poses no problems. All you have to know is that "is there a need to worry about low blood pressure?" The first thing you have to identify is "Do you have any symptoms of low blood pressure?" Most people feel OK with low blood pressure because each individual has different blood pressure. The normal range of blood pressure depends on a person's age, physical activity, mental health, diet, and a few other factors. Although we have a number for higher blood pressure, i.e., above 140 is hypertension; however, there is no specific number for a low blood pressure to be regarded as too low. Instead, we say, "Is the patient experiencing any symptoms of low blood pressure?" Generally, blood pressure lower than 90/60 mmHg is regarded as low blood pressure. PJDeJS-rEcA |
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