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
Everything You Need to Know About Low Blood Pressure
What happens when blood pressure is low?
A sudden fall in blood pressure can be dangerous. A change of just 20 mm Hg — a drop from 110 mm Hg… read more
Healthy BMI Prevents High Blood Pressure
Does BMI affect blood pressure?
Body mass index (BMI) is positively associated with both systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Weight loss significantly reduces blood pressure… read more
5 Misconceptions About High Blood Pressure
Can you naturally reverse hypertension?
Unfortunately there is no cure for high blood pressure currently, but you can take steps to manage it even without medication. Here are… read more
Reasons for High Systolic Blood Pressure
Why is my systolic pressure high?
High systolic blood pressure can have many causes. As we age, our arteries stiffen, and over time this contributes to high blood pressure.… read more
Effects of caffeine in coffee in hypertensive patients.
Caffeine can cause a brief but dramatic rise in blood pressure, even if you don’t have high blood pressure. It is not clear what causes this spike in… read more
Pre-eclampsia: Why is monitoring important?
What is postpartum preeclampsia?
Postpartum preeclampsia is a rare condition that occurs when you have high blood pressure and excess protein in your urine soon after giving birth. Pre-eclampsia is… read more
9 Effective treatment for high blood pressure at home
What is high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is common, and many Americans don’t know they have it. Elevated blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure above 120,… read more
What Is Intracranial Hypertension
Is intracranial hypertension a serious condition?
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a disorder associated with high pressure in the brain. Although IIH is not a brain tumor, it can still cause… read more
What are the risks associated with elevated diastolic and systolic blood pressure
What do the systolic and diastolic blood pressure numbers mean?
When you get a blood pressure number, there are two of them. The first, or “top,” is the systolic pressure.… read more
