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Blood pressure information

Blood Pressure is the pressure that flowing blood exerts on the arteries. The heart contracts and relaxes, creating two levels of blood pressure. SYSTOLIC pressure is the highest level of blood pressure, it is the level of pressure when the heart contracts. DIASTOLIC pressure is the lowest level of blood pressure, it is the level of pressure when the heart relaxes. Blood pressure values are measured in millimeters of mercury (written as mmHg). For example, if your blood pressure is 126/76, the systolic pressure is 126 mmHg, and the diastolic pressure is 76 mmHg. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a level of blood pressure consistently above normal. Most doctors consider a "normal" blood pressure reading for an adult to be 120/80, although it varies according to the individual. Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure, without regard to age, have been established by the World Health Organization. (Reference Material: Investigation into Adult Diseases Report by the Ministry of Health and Social Security, 1971.)

Benefits of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

When blood pressure is measured in a doctor's office or clinical setting it may cause nervousness or stress in the patient which can produce inaccurate, higher blood pressure rates. This is commonly known as the "white coat" syndrome. Home measurement reduces the effect outside factors might have on blood pressure readings. Self-monitoring is a good way to keep track of your own blood pressure, but it is also very helpful to your doctor. It provides a comprehensive view of the blood pressure changes over a period of time and can help in evaluating the possibility of hypertension.

According to the American Heart Association

According to recent estimates, nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, but because there are no symptoms, nearly one-third of these people don't know they have it. In fact, many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure or kidney failure. This is why high blood pressure is often called the "silent killer." The only way to tell if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. Visit the American Heart Association on-line at www.americanheart.org.