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The upper number is called the systolic, and is the pressure of how hard your heart is pumping. The lower number is the diastolic, and is how much the pressure is when your heart is relaxing between pumps.
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Purpose of taking blood pressure?
To make sure you have good blood pressure and to determine whether you have high blood pressure. 120/80 is ideal. If your blood pressure is high you may need medication. A low blood pressure means the blood volume in the body is low. Low blood pressure is as dangerous as high blood pressure.
How would relaxing the smooth muscles in arteries affect blood pressure?
Blood pressure would decrease
How does pizza make your blood pressure high?
It makes your Blood Pressure high by the sodium in it, which is he salt and carbs.
Are blood pressure lowering teas safe and effective?
Hibiscus tea can help lower high blood pressure. If you drink it everyday, studies have shown that it can help lower high blood pressure. Make sure to make all of the changes your doctor tells you to when lowering your blood pressure.
What does a blood pressure measurement tell you about your blood flow?
Blood pressure measurement tells one how fast his blood is flowing. It also tells how open one's arteries are. Eating too much cholesterol will clog up the arteries and make blood pressure higher.
Which chambers make up a persons blood pressure?
Blood pressure is not made up of chambers. Blood pressure measurements include the systolic number, indicating the higher pressure when the ventricles contract, and the diastolic pressure, the pressure when the ventricles relax.
Can blood pressure medicine make someone sick?
Yes, blood pressure medication can make someone sick. If the person finds that they are allergic to it, or that their dosage is too high, it can make them ill.
Can high blood pressure make you vomit?
yes it can.
Can high blood pressure make you sleepy?
Yes it can
What are the most reputable blood pressure monitors?
The most reputable blood pressure monitors are those made by the USDA, or the United States Data Association who make such devices as blood pressure monitors.
What kinds of food are unrecommended for people with high blood pressure?
Alcohol is something that shouldnt be drunk when you suffer from high blood pressure. Salt is something that will make high blood pressure worse. saturated fats are bad for your blood pressure but also your heart!
How do energy drinks affect your blood pressure?
they make your blood pressur go up
