High blood pressure is called “silent killer” because there are often no symptoms. While some people experience headaches or dizziness, most people with high blood pressure feel fine. These people often think that they have normal blood pressure. The only way to know for sure if blood pressure rises is to measure it! The internal blood pressure cuff is a very useful tool for people with hypertension and those with normal blood pressure caused by prescription drugs.
Patients should bring their cuffs with them to the doctor so that they can check their car against the one in the doctor’s office and make sure their home testimony is correct. It is also useful for patients to record blood pressure measurements at home and deliver these readings to office visits, where they could view the numbers with a doctor or nurse. Some blood pressure monitors even store blood pressure readings and reading times, allowing the doctor to see which readings are at different times during the day.
Blood pressure measurement has two numbers - systolic (sis-tah & # 39; -lick) and diastolic (di ^ -ah-stah &-39). Systolic pressure
the first number (or top number), which is the pressure in the blood vessels, while the heart pumps blood. Diastolic pressure
the second number (or bottom number), which is the pressure in the blood vessels, while the heart rests between beats. Blood
pressure is read systolic by diastolic - for example, 120 - 80 or 120/80.
Systolic measurement is measured when the walls of blood vessels contract and diastolic are measured when the walls relax. That's how new
federal directives break down regarding the classification of hypertension:
o Normal blood pressure: systolic less than 120 - diastolic less than 80 (for example, 119/76)
o Preliminary hypertension: Systolic 120-139 - Diastolic 80-89 (for example, 133/84)
o hypertension of the first stage: systolic 140-159 - diastolic 90-99 (for example, 144/96)
o hypertension of the second stage: systolic 160 + - diastolic 100 + (for example, 162/108)
Obviously, you want to keep your readings below 120/80. The lower you can get your blood pressure or closer to
normal blood pressure, which you can reach without feeling weak, when you stand up, so much the better.
Often people with hypertension will complain of dizziness or weakness. Feeling can increase when
stands or with increased physical activity. One of the reasons for this feeling of weakness is that not enough
adequately supply the brain with oxygen in the blood. A lower than normal blood pressure condition is called hypotension.
This is another important reason to be able to check your own blood pressure. Persons who take blood
drugs under pressure often complain of feeling weak or dizzy, especially when starting a new drug that may be
"too strong." Checking blood pressure and registering it regularly will allow you to work with you.
practicing to adjust your treatment and adequately maintain normal blood pressure.
If left untreated, hypertension can lead to the following diseases:
o atherosclerosis, also called atherosclerosis
o heart attack
o move
o enlarged heart
o kidney damage
Arteriosclerosis strengthens the arteries. High blood pressure can make artery walls thickened and harden. When artery wall
thickens, narrows inside the vessel. Blood clots can also enter the constricted arteries, blocking blood flow.
Arteries narrowed by arteriosclerosis may not deliver enough blood to the body's systems. Reduced or blocked blood flow to the heart may
cause a heart attack. If the artery in the brain is blocked, a stroke may occur.
Hypertension causes the heart to pump blood through the body harder. Additional load may lead to thickening of the heart muscle.
and stretch. When the heart becomes too enlarged, it becomes weak and ineffective, making it impossible to pump enough blood through
body. If hypertension is not treated, the heart may fail.
If hypertension thickens the arteries in the kidneys, less waste will be filtered from the blood. If the buds fail and
waste is formed in the blood, there may be poisoning of the body system.
Early intervention is the primary means of controlling hypertension and maintaining normal blood pressure. One of
The main components of early intervention are early recognition. Early recognition includes blood self control
pressure and coordination with your doctor or other doctor. Be active
blood pressure monitor, blood pressure measurement and work with a doctor to maintain normal blood
pressure.
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