What You Need To Know About Blood Pressure
On every visit to your doctor you get your blood pressure taken. How often does your doctor tell you what the readings have to say and what they mean. Usually the Nurse takes the blood pressure and makes a note and unless there is a major problem the doctor just says nothing about it. It is up to you to ask. Even if you are told what your blood pressure is you need to know what it means. I want to inform you what the number mean, what constitutes Pre-hypertension , and what high blood pressure is.
The Numbers
When your blood pressure is taken the reading is expressed with two numbers and written down like a fraction, such as 90/60. The first number is the measure of the pressure on you blood vessels and arteries when your heart hits a beat. The second number measures the pressure between beats (when you heart is at rest). The name of the first number is called systolic and the second is named diastolic. (Just fancy doctor names.) Normal numbers for blood pressure range from 90/60 to 120/80.
Pre-hypertension Pre-hypertension is the condition where your blood pressure is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as Hypertension. If you are told you have Pre-hypertension you can usually prevent it from going to Hypertension by changing your diet to low sale and high fiber. Just eating more fruits and vegetables can help a lot. Hypertension If your blood pressure are higher than 140/90 you will be told you suffer from Hypertension. If it is higher than 160/100 you will be classified as being in stage 2 Hypertension. Hypertension causes problems over many years, and it can affect your entire body. The added strain to the blood vessel walls, hypertension, makes them more likely to develop "hardening" of the arteries. This puts extra strain on your heart as it pumps blood through the clogged arteries. The strain this condition places on the heart and blood vessels can increase the risk of other sever health problems. As you can see understanding your blood pressure readings is very important and can alert you to problems before they get out of hand. The more you understand this the more you are able to work with your doctor in preventing high blood pressure. Always ask your doctor what your blood pressure is and what he or she thinks it means. Often if it only a little high they will say that you need to keep an eye on it over time.
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