A team of researchers from Tulane University, in their article “High Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Disease” published in the Journal of Hypertension, highlights that abnormal blood pressure readings, whether high or low, in systolic or diastolic measurements, can signal potential health issues. T...
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is above 140/90 mm Hg for an adult. The blood pressure chart What are the risk factors for hypertension? When a person suffers from hypertension, it means that the walls of their circulatory system are constantly under too much strain. ...
Keeping track of BP is important, especially for older adults. High blood pressure is often called “the silent killer” because people might not experience any overt symptoms. Without regularblood pressure checks, people not even be aware that this condition is damaging their arteries, heart, and...
High blood pressure increases the risk ofheart diseaseandstroke. High blood pressure is medically referred to as hypertension. Keys to the treatment of high blood pressure are exercise, weight management, and a healthy diet. In fact, exercising makes blood pressure medications more effective. See y...
Blood Oxygen Levels by Age Using a Pulse Oximetry Chart Pulse oximetry may be slightly less accurate than ABG but is easier to perform than ABG tests when results are needed quickly. How are blood oxygen levels checked using the ABG test?
High Blood Pressure Adults are considered to have prehypertension if their systolic blood pressure reading is consistently above 120 but below 140, or if their diastolic blood pressure is above 80 or below 90. People with prehypertension are likely to progress to having hypertension unless they tak...
High blood pressure (“hypertension“) is largely treatable with lifestyle and medications, but only slightly over half of women with high blood pressure have their condition under control says a recent study fromthe American Heart Association(ADA). So what is normal blood pressure for women?
In a high stress world, it is important to know the normal blood pressure for men… Leave a comment | Normal Blood Pressure in Children : The Chart Posted on June 29, 2013, by Health Encyclopedia One naturally just assumes normal blood pressure in children, but kids can and do develop ...
Low: There is no specific range for pediatric low blood pressure because of the variability of sizes and ages of children The normal blood pressure range for Children Chart Blood Pressure CategorySystolic mm HgDiastolic mm Hg High blood pressure (hypertension) 130 or Higher or 80 or Higher Eleva...
Preeclampsia (high blood pressure)–Also known as pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) or toxemia. This generally can develop after week 20, with a sudden rise in blood pressure Larger baby–The heavier you are, the more likely your baby is to be larger. Larger babies can lead to more diffi...