According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, high blood pressure is defined as a blood pressure with the systolic (top number) of 140 mmHg or higher or a diastolic (bottom number) of 90 mmHg or higher. Only one of these numbers has to...
Around 65 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Blood pressure is the measurement of the pressure of the blood against arterial walls. It can lead to serious...
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called the silent killer. You can have it without any signs or symptoms of the disease. To keep yourself healthy, have your blood pressure taken often. Your blood pressure needs to be under 140/90 at rest....
When your blood pressure reading is 140/90 or above, it is considered high. When your blood pressure is 120/80, it is considered ideal. If you have high blood pressure, also known as "hypertension," you are at an increased risk for aneurysms,...
High blood pressure is one of the risk factors for having a heart attack, which can be fatal. Known medically as "hypertension," high blood pressure was to blame for approximately 319,000 American deaths in 2005, according to the Centers for...
Blood pressure is the force with which blood pumps against the walls of the arteries. High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly one-third of all adult Americans, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, and is defined...
High blood pressure eventually affects most people, but can also be present for years without any symptoms, according to the Mayo Clinic. Failure to control high blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to increased risk of heart attack and...
Blood pressure is a measurement of the volume of blood pumped by the heart and the resistance to blood flow in the arteries. As the arteries narrow, blood volume increases, which raises blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, takes...
According to the Mayo Clinic, a systolic blood pressure of more than 139mm Hg, and a diastolic pressure of more than 90mm Hg qualifies as high. High blood pressure, or hypertension, can lead to many dangerous conditions such as heart attacks....
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. It occurs when blood is being pumped through the arteries at an excessive rate of speed. This can lead to hardening of the arteries, heart...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition in which the pressure of circulating blood against blood vessel walls is excessive. Sustained elevated blood pressure increases the workload of the heart and starves body tissues of...
High blood pressure is a serious condition that occurs when your arteries narrow, impeding blood flow and creating too much pressure in your blood vessels. You've probably heard that cutting down on salt is important for blood pressure control, as...
Dietary changes and herbs may be able to lower high blood pressure, or hypertension. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, diet is intended for those with high blood pressure. This diet has been shown to reduce blood pressure by 14...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, has become a common problem for Americans, and is known as a "silent killer" because symptoms are rarely felt until serious health conditions have reared their heads. The American Heart Association...
Lowering your blood pressure is really as easy as breathing. The trick is you need to breathe slowly. Study after study has proven that slow, conscious breathing exercises, even when only done a few minutes a day can substantially lower blood...
One in three people in the United States have hypertension or high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. Although conventional drug treatments for hypertension are very effective, they often have...
According to the American Heart Association, more than 70 million adults over age 20 suffer from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. It's a serious condition that leads to a variety of serious, potentially fatal diseases. The good...
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the wall of the arteries. A blood pressure of 140/90 is considered a high blood pressure, according to the National Heart Blood and Lung Institute. People with high blood pressure are at an increased...
One in three Americans suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure. Uncontrolled hypertension increases your risk for heart attack and stroke. Some people with hypertension can control their blood pressure by losing weight, exercising and...
One in three adults in the United States suffers from high blood pressure each year, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. In most cases it presents no symptoms, but still causes severe damage to the major organs of your body....
High cholesterol and high blood pressure are two conditions that often arise from being overweight. Having both at the same time puts you at an increased risk for heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. High blood pressure alone is responsible...
High blood pressure and cholesterol can increase your risk for diseases and complications such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. A careful diet, possibly in addition to medications, can help you manage your high blood pressure or...
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle changes can help control high blood pressure, combined with prescribed medication. Your doctor may suggest medication for blood pressure 140/90 or...
Blood pressure is the measure of the amount of blood pumped by the heart as well as the resistance in the arteries. A blood pressure reading is composed of two numbers: systolic over diastolic pressure. A normal blood pressure reading is 120/80,...
If you have high blood pressure, borderline high blood pressure or a family history of high blood pressure, changing your eating habits can change your health for the better. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, making lifestyle changes can be...
A bulge in a weak spot of the aorta as it runs through the abdomen, an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) can burst, causing rapidly fatal internal bleeding. AAA are often asymptomatic and usually found during a routine physical or a screening for...
Atenolol is a prescription medication primarily used for cardiovascular conditions, including controlling high blood pressure, preventing angina, treating congestive heart failure and irregular heartbeat, and improving the chances of surviving a...
People with high blood pressure overheat more easily than people with normal blood pressure, according to an August 2009 article published on the website of KSDK-TV in St. Louis. Wearing too many clothes increases your risk, too. When you...
Some of the most effective medications for controlling high blood pressure may also be the least expensive. From the most common over-the-counter medication to diuretics and lifestyle changes, you may be able to control your high blood pressure...
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