What Hypertension Means To You
Your doctor will probably weigh and measure you.
What hypertension means to you. Your blood pressure is measured using a device called a sphygmomanometer do you have high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems such as heart disease. If it is too high it can put a strain on your heart and blood vessels and can lead to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Hypertension related atherosclerosis can lead to.
Higher than 180 higher than 120 see a doctor right away. A single reading showing high blood pressure doesn t mean that you have hypertension. Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. Less than 120 over 80 120 80 elevated.
Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. 120 129 less than 80 stage 1 high blood pressure. 130 139 80 89 stage 2 high blood pressure. 140 and above 90 and above hypertension crisis.