2024年2月29日 · 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. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

2024年2月28日 · High blood pressure is called hypertension. This blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level. It also can help you understand if you need to take some steps to improve your numbers.

2024年7月23日 · If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if you need to take medicine to treat it. But lifestyle changes play a vital role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle might prevent, delay or lessen the need for medicine.

2024年2月29日 · High blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed if the blood pressure reading is equal to or greater than 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate occasions.

2023年11月28日 · High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can quietly damage the body for years before symptoms appear. Without treatment, high blood pressure can lead to disability, a poor quality of life, or even a deadly heart attack or stroke. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

2024年2月19日 · Elevated blood pressure is considered a category, not an actual health condition like high blood pressure (hypertension). But elevated blood pressure tends to get worse over time unless it's properly managed. That's why it's important to …

2020年9月11日 · In a medical setting WHITE COAT HYPERTENSION is common, also at home rising BP can be due to anxiety, just the thought of a reading can raise pressure. A lot of doctors do not get to concerned with a reading of 160-170/90.

2023年5月24日 · By taking specific steps, you can live well with high blood pressure – and even keep it from ever forming. In this book, you’ll learn how high blood pressure develops, what puts you at risk, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and how to …

2024年6月19日 · A sudden rise in blood pressure over 180/120 mm Hg is considered a medical emergency, or crisis. It can lead to a stroke. Know the symptoms.

2025年3月19日 · Blood pressure tends to go up after menopause. Some healthcare professionals think changing hormones related to menopause may cause blood pressure to rise. Others think an increase in body mass index, also called BMI, during menopause may be the cause. Changes in hormones during menopause can lead to weight gain.