Reading blood pressure entails noting two numbers on your blood pressure monitor, each representing different aspects of your cardiovascular function. These two numbers are typically separated by a slash, for instance, 120/80 mmHg. The first number is referred to as systolic blood pressure, and the...
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Elderly Blood Pressure Ranges The American Heart Association (AHA) recently updated its guidelines, recommending that adults aged 65 and older should maintain a healthy blood pressure reading of less than 130/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury). The first number (systolic) measures artery pressure wh...
Blood pressure, force originating in the pumping action of the heart, exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. The stretching of the vessels in response to this force and their subsequent contraction are important in maintaining blood
One blood pressure reading isn’t always enough to tell if you have high blood pressure. Your doctor may check it multiple times to see if it stays high. Blood pressure falls into different categories, from healthy to dangerous: Normal blood pressure: Your systolic blood pressure is less than...
High Blood Pressure can be caused by a number of underlying conditions. Learn about the causes of high/low blood pressure in this guide.
Just One Drop: The Significance of a Single Hypotensive Blood Pressure Reading During Trauma Resuscitations BACKGROUND: Single, isolated hypotensive blood pressure (BP) measurements frequently are ignored or considered "erroneous." Although their clinical signifi... MJ Seamon,C Feather,BP Smith,... ...
Most of the time, having high blood pressure doesn't feel like anything at all. Many people have it and don't even know. If your blood pressure goes very high, you could have a severe headache or other symptoms. See a doctor for a blood pressure reading. ...
A blood pressure reading calculates the force of blood moving through your arteries. It is measured in two numbers: Systolic—The pressure on the walls of your arteries when your heart pumps blood through them. This happens every time your heart "beats" or contracts. Diastolic—The pressure on...
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