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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, happens when your blood pushes too hard against the artery walls. This constant pressure is like a wear-and-tear process on your arteries, gradually damaging them over time. If ignored, you can be in a trap of serious problems like heart attacks and strokes.
One thing about high blood pressure is that it’s often called a “silent killer.” Why? Because most of the time, you won’t feel any symptoms, even though the damage is happening inside your body. It’s like a hidden problem, silently causing trouble.
So, how do we measure this pressure? It’s done by taking your blood pressure (BP), which involves two numbers:
- The top number (systolic): This measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats and squeezes blood out.
- The bottom number (diastolic): This measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart relaxes between beats.
The measurements are in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg). By understanding your blood pressure numbers and what they mean, you can take steps on how to prevent hypertension and protect your health.
What else can I help you with?
What foods are allowed on the hypertension diet?
Hypertension is actually also called high blood pressure. There are diets that will help with this. http://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/dash-diet
What is primary hypertension?
Hypertension without a known cause is called primary or essential hypertension.
Is it true that hypertension which is caused by another condition is called essential hypertension?
true
What is the difference between unspecified Hypertension and benign hypertension?
these are misnomers actually,when there is no evident cause of hypertension then it is called idiopathic/benign/primary/unspecified hypertension. http://treathypertension.blogspot.com/
How would the left ventricle change in a person with hypertension?
a cardiovascular surgeon ALSO called a pulmonary surgeon
What is evaluated blood pressure called?
Hypertension
What are the risks of hypertension?
The very high risk of hypertension is called a Cerebral Vascular Accident. It is better knowen as a stroke.
What dangers are in hypertension?
Hypertension is a medical condition also known as high blood pressure. The dangers of hypertension are increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
Where do you get a Hypertension?
Hypertension is usually from different causes. The usual if because of Obesity and lifestyle. Smoking is also a risk factor for hypertension as well as other disease such as Diabetes.
What type of diet causes hypertention?
There is no single cause for hypertension. High blood calcium levels can result in calcium deposits that narrow the arteries and result in hypertension. Hypertension can also be the result of diabetes as the higher blood sugar level results in hypertension. Some studies have also suggested that high salt intake may result in hypertension.
What causes pha?
PHA is caused when the blood vessels in the lungs receiving the low oxygen blood from the heart. This is also called Pulmonary Hypertension.
High blood pressure affecting the heart is called?
hypertension
