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You hear quite a bit about blood pressure these days, but why exactly is it so important? Your blood pressure reading can actually provide your doctor with valuable information, not just about your cardiovascular system, but about your overall health in general. If your blood pressure readings fall into what is considered average levels, that indicates that your cardiovascular system is functioning properly and the blood vessels throughout your body are in good shape.
A blood pressure reading consists of two numbers. The top number, called the systolic, measures pressure when the heart is beating. The bottom number, which is known as diastolic, measures pressure when the heart is at rest. An average blood pressure is one where the systolic pressure is around 120 and the diastolic pressure is around 80. If your blood pressure is higher than normal, that means extra strain is being put on your arteries and your heart. The higher your blood pressure, the greater the chance that you will experience health problems in the future.
There are many factors which can contribute to high blood pressure. Some of the more common ones are obesity, lack of exercise, excess consumption of salt or alcohol, and stress. High blood pressure can also be hereditary. Individuals who smoke may also suffer from high blood pressure.
Left untreated, high blood pressure can cause serious medical problems. Some of the conditions associated with high blood pressure include Heart disease, kidney disease, atherosclerosis, and stroke. High blood pressure can also damage blood vessels in your retina, resulting in vision problems.
If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, there are many treatment options available. In addition to medication, changes to your lifestyle can make a significant impact. Quitting smoking, adding exercise, reducing your sodium intake, and avoiding stress can all help to lower your blood pressure.
Even if you are generally healthy, it is important to have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. Often, you will not experience the symptoms of high blood pressure until it reaches dangerous levels.
What else can I help you with?
When checking a blood pressure the name of artery that is palpated is?
radial is the artery that is palpated when checking a blood pressure
What is a pressure needle in checking blood pressure?
There is the blood pressure cuff which wraps around the arm and the pressure guage I believe is called a "sphygmomanometer"
What is the importance of laughter?
Laughter regulates your blood pressure
If a radial pulse cannot be palpated due to patient's low blood pressure the nurse may obtain a sytolic blood pressure by?
Checking carotid
Checking blood pressure with a watch?
No you only check a patient's pulse with a watch.
Why did the doctor feel your shin bone when you went for blood pressure medication update?
Checking for edema (swelling) in the legs is a normal part of a blood pressure-related exam.
Which reading if high should you be more concerned with systolic or diastolic pressure?
They look at the diastolic (smaller number) when checking for high blood pressure.
What is the importance of losing weight before surgery?
TO keep blood pressure under control
Do emts use stehscopes?
yes the do, they use them for checking breath sounds, hart sounds, and for taking blood pressure.
What is a routine medical examination?
Routine medical education depends on a few things. Checking the blood pressure. pulse and heart sound are pre-clinical checking up procedures.
Where can you find a vacuum line routing diagram for a 1995 Cadillac northstar?
what is the importance to the blood pressure control?
Is force factor volcano safe?
I wouldn't use it without checking with your doctor. It can raise your blood pressure and put strain on your heart.
