Prehypertension – This is a big red flag.Some health conditions and lifestyle choices contribute to this risk. However, certain people are at higher risk than others.
If untreated, high blood pressure (hypertension) damages your circulatory system, and puts you at risk for heart disease and stroke.
Why is your blood pressure important?Īccording to the American Heart Association, almost half of adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Knowing these two numbers and what they indicate can help you and your care team manage your health. This is your blood pressure between heart beats. The bottom number (80) is your diastolic number. This is the amount of pressure in your arteries during the contraction of your heart. The top number (120) is your systolic number. But what do these numbers mean? 120/80 is considered “normal” or healthy blood pressure. You’re at the doctor they’re taking your blood pressure, and they say “120-over-80”. What should your blood pressure numbers be?
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