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Blood Pressure
What is low blood pressure
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 |Low blood pressure is also referred to as hypotension and if not treated appropriately can cause heart disorders, fainting and may even lead to neurological and endocrine disorders. Blood pressure is the flow of blood that carries oxygen to our different organs around the body, so if we have low blood pressure and it is severe, our organs become deprived of oxygen and nutrients and can cause serious damage to our bodies.
Smoking and High Blood Pressure
Monday, January 10th, 2011 |If you are a smoker and you have high blood pressure, then you could be in more trouble than you think.
Low blood pressure Causes and Symptoms
Friday, January 7th, 2011 |Before we work out whether we have low blood pressure and what the symptoms are, it is probably a good idea to explain what blood pressure is. Blood pressure is exactly as it sounds; it is the pressure of blood flow on the walls of our arteries when it is pumped through the body to the different organs. With that in mind blood pressure can vary according to the individual however low blood pressure or hypotension is pressure that is, as it sounds, lower than the normal measurement of 120/80 mm hg. Some of the symptoms of low blood pressure are fatigue, headaches, dizziness or feeling lightheaded. These symptoms usually occur because of oxygen deprivation. It makes sense that if our blood pressure helps the flow of oxygen to our major organs and the pressure is low – less oxygen will be pumped to them and thus will cause certain symptoms. So for example, if not enough oxygen is getting pumped to your brain, you will most likely experience some of those symptoms stated above.
Low blood pressure and pregnancy
Thursday, January 6th, 2011 |Low blood pressure during the early stages of a woman’s pregnancy is a common condition caused by cardiovascular changes the body goes through. The following article will provide some information on the causes, symptoms and treatment of low blood pressure during pregnancy.
Low Blood Pressure, when the heart is not pumping hard enough
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 |Blood pressure is produced by the heart pumping blood into the arteries and is measured by the pressure in the arteries which is caused by the contractions and relaxation of the heart. The higher the heart is pumping (squeezing the arteries) the higher the pressure. When trying to explain how someone’s blood pressure is expressed we use the terms systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Systolic pressure ranges between 90 and 120 millimeters, and is caused by the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracted and pumping blood. Diastolic blood pressure ranges between 60 and 80 mm Hg and represents the pressure caused by the heart when it is relaxed. So if your blood pressure is over 120 then it is high (also known as Hypertension). High blood pressure can cause a number of health problems such as heart disease, kidney disease, hardening of the arteries, eye damage and even strokes.
Dark Chocolate is not only tasty, it also lowers blood pressure
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 |Here is a truly delicious discovery if you want to lower your high blood pressure. The only problem is that you must enjoy chocolate!
Blood Pressure Cuffs
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 |As you already probably know, blood pressure is a condition that can lead to serious health problems. For that reason, it is important to keep Blood Pressure Numbers in check and there are inexpensive monitors available at your local pharmacy that can do just that.
Blood Pressure Numbers
Friday, December 31st, 2010 |In the past articles we have given some basic information on the various treatment options for lowering blood pressure that is above the normal reading. We hope that we have managed to make you realize the importance of not leaving this condition untreated, and that today’s blood pressure medication offers adequate protection against this condition which is known as the silent killer when left untreated.
Blood Pressure Medication
Thursday, December 30th, 2010 |We all know that it is important to look after our bodies, and it is just as important to ensure that we choose the right high blood pressure medication. With so many of these medications available it is sometimes difficult to choose which ones suit us best, and like so many things in life, antihypertensives (high blood pressure medications) also come with pros and cons. So depending on the severity of your blood pressure, the doctor may prescribe more than one antihypertensive to treat your condition.