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Blood
pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries and
is recorded as two numbers - the systolic pressure (as the heart
beats) over the diastolic pressure (as the heart relaxes between
beats). On paper you will see this written one above or before the
other, with the systolic number on top and the diastolic number
on the bottom. For example, a blood pressure measurement of 120/80
mmHg (millimeters of mercury) is expressed verbally as "120
over 80." Normal
blood pressure is less than 120 mmHg systolic and less than 80 mmHg
diastolic.
How
do I know if I have high blood pressure?
High
blood pressure often has no signs or symptoms. The only
way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to test
for it.
This
Site
This
site is intended to help you understand more about blood pressure
and how it can affect your health. One of the main focuses here
is the importance of measuring your blood pressure properly, with
accurate
machines, so as to determine whether the readings are
higher or lower than normal that will suggest a change in your lifestyle
and diet to help normalise the blood pressure level. The information
here is drawn from a variety of recognised and renowned medical
sources. The information contained on this site is not intended
to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek
the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider prior
to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have
regarding a medical condition. |
