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What Is High Blood Pressure? No matter the age or the overall state of health, it is recommended that you check your blood pressure through frequent repeated measurements to identify and correct any possible problems. A blood pressure measurement consists in two readings: the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure. The systolic measurement represents the pressure exerted by the blood on the inner walls of the arteries during a heart contraction, while the diastolic reads the value when the heart is at rest, between two successive contractions. During the systolic cycle the blood is pumped with great force through the circulatory system, so the blood pressure value is always greater than in the case of a diastolic reading. If the blood pressure level is higher than the 120/80 the individual is subject to a series of risks such as kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, etc. Chronically high blood pressure values will lead to an overall reduced life expectancy. Which Are the Causes of High Blood Pressure? A series of both physical and emotional aspects are related to high blood pressure. For example an unhealthy diet, rich in cholesterol, salt intake, together with alcohol, tobacco and caffeine will determine an increase in the blood pressure level. An individual’s genetic background might also make him susceptible to hypertension and its associated conditions. Scientists also believe that the unprecedented number of hypertension cases reported in the last decade is linked to the more stressful modern life. High Blood Pressure Medication If you are diagnosed with hypertension you should be aware of the seriousness of the condition, but you must also know that there are many treatments available that will allow you to control your blood pressure. A common way by which a patient can fight against hypertension is by taking high blood pressure medication. High blood pressure medication must be prescribed by the doctor after a careful examination considering the hypertension type, the suffering person’s constitution and other health problems. High blood pressure medications fall usually in the category of diuretic drugs, which basically decrease the density of the blood so that it will flow more easily through the blood vessels. This particular high blood pressure medication is also efficient at eliminating excess water from the body. Other high blood pressure medications, developed recently, are the so-called calcium channel blockers. They open up blood vessels and allow the blood to flow more freely to the system and in turn they decrease the blood pressure. You should note however, that there might be a downside to high blood pressure medication, as with any other pharmaceutical substances side effects are possible. In case of diuretics you might experience the side effect of gout while calcium channel blockers might cause constipation. |
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