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Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
When the heart contracts it sends blood out into
the body. This pressure is referred to as systolic.
The pressure that is created
as the heart pulls blood back
through it is called diastolic.
Blood pressure is recorded as systolic over
diastolic, as shown here.
What Is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood
Pressure from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has
set forth the following guidelines regarding high blood pressure.
Guidelines provided are for information purposes only. Please
consult with your physician for proper diagnosis.
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Because blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart it is
in constant fluctuation throughout any given day. In addition to
these natural changes there are other factors that may affect blood
pressure such as:
Temperature
•
(too hot or cold)
Humidity
•
Restlessness
•
Lack of sleep
•
Physical exercise
•
Constipation
•
Stress
•
In addition to these factors you should talk with your physician
to see what may be affecting you.
How Do I Know I Have High Blood Pressure?
It's nearly impossible to know if your blood pressure is elevated
without having it checked. People have the common misconcep-
tion that one can "feel" their blood pressure rise. It is because of
Fear
•
Anger
•
Anxiety
•
Food and beverage
•
consumption
Individual physical
•
conditions
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
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