Hypertension or high blood pressure as it is also known is a condition that raises the pressure of the blood in the arteries. It is a condition that many people have. It is also been given the name as the silent killer as many people who have the condition are not even aware that they […]
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Hypertension and Primary Hypertension
With up to 95% of patients no cause of elevated blood pressure can be identified. This primary or essential hypertension is multifactorial and has not yet entirely been clarified. A genetic component plays a role, different mutations are known, but it is not itself a disease that can be explained (polygenic cause). In addition, extremely […]
Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Fast
Normal blood pressure for an adult is generally 120 (systolic)/ 80 (diastolic) High blood pressure is divided into different levels: 1. Prehypertension (120-139/80-89) 2. Borderline (120-160/90-94) 3. Mild (140-160/95-104) 4. Moderate (140-180/105-114) 5. Severe (160+/115+) More than eighty percent of people with hypertension are in the borderline-to-moderate range. Dietary and lifestyle changes can bring most […]
High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure or hypertension is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels. Blood pressure is not static and varies from one heartbeat to another throughout the day. The blood pressure is measured by a sphygmomanometer. At home, you can measure your blood pressure by an electronic blood pressure monitor. […]