Ideal Blood Pressure
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force that moves blood through the circulatory system. It is an important force because oxygen and nutrients would not be pushed around… read more
Blood Pressure Levels
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
Blood pressure categories
The five blood pressure ranges as recognized by the American Heart Association are:
Normal
Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg… read more
What is a Normal Blood Pressure Reading 2022
Normal blood pressure is vital to life. Without the pressure that forces our blood to flow around the circulatory system, no oxygen or nutrients would be delivered through our arteries… read more
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
What is normal blood pressure?
What are normal blood pressure numbers? A normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mmHg. No matter your age, you can take… read more
Updates on High blood pressure (hypertension)
What is hypertension and how is it treated?
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is dangerous because it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, or kidney disease. The… read more
All You Need to Know about Blood Pressure 2022
Is 140 over 70 a good blood pressure?
Normal: Less than 120/80. Elevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80. Stage 1 hypertension: Systolic between 130-139… read more
How to Keep a Blood Pressure Log
How often should I log my blood pressure?
At the beginning, measure your blood pressure at least twice daily. Take it first in the morning before eating or… read more
What to know about pediatric vital signs
How does high blood pressure affect children?
Most of the time high blood pressure doesn’t cause symptoms. In rare cases, severe high blood pressure can cause headaches, blurry vision, dizziness, … read more
Heart & Blood Vessels: Simple Clues to Your Heart
How does the heart affect blood pressure?
Each time the heart beats (contracts and relaxes), pressure is created inside the arteries. The pressure is greatest when blood is… read more
All About Blood Pressure
What is blood pressure means?
Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps blood into… read more
What Causes High Diastolic Blood Pressure?
What does it mean if my diastolic blood pressure is high?
High diastolic pressure is linked to a higher risk of disease involving the large artery called the aorta that … read more
High Blood Pressure: What’s Considered Dangerous?
What qualifies as high blood pressure?
Elevated blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure between 120 and 129 with a diastolic pressure of less than 80. High… read more
Hypertension Diagnosis and Treatment
How is hypertension diagnosed?
Your doctor can diagnose hypertension by checking your blood pressure. It is a very simple test that takes only a few minutes. Usually an inflatable… read more
What are the classes of pulmonary hypertension?
What is the main cause of pulmonary hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension linked to left heart disease
This increases blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries. Problems with the left side of … read more
Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, Thing About It
Is there a relationship between heart rate and blood pressure?
The relationship between heart rate and blood pressure is location-dependent. As discussed above, there is a direct relationship between … read more
