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If you have high blood pressure, the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls is consistently too high. The heart has to work harder to pump blood.
The bottom number measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats. The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association divide blood ...
Controlling blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle might prevent, delay or lessen the need for medicine. Here are 10 lifestyle changes that can lower blood ...
A blood pressure test may be done as a part of a routine health checkup or as a screening for high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Some people use ...
Exercise is a medicine-free way to lower blood pressure. Here are tips on getting started.
High blood pressure can narrow and damage the arteries that supply blood to the heart. This damage is known as coronary artery disease. Too little blood flow to ...
This is a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up after sitting or lying down. Causes include dehydration, long-term bed rest, pregnancy, certain medical ...
Poorly controlled high blood pressure. Obstructive sleep apnea. Kidney disease. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. A nervous system disorder. Poor diet, lack of ...
Why do I need to monitor my blood pressure at home? · Help with early diagnosis. · Help track your treatment. · Encourage better control. · Cut your health care ...
A blood pressure reading measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (top number, called systolic pressure) and between heartbeats (bottom number ...
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