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| | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
 | | Blood pressure changes from minute to minute and is affected by activity and rest, body temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, and medications. | | | The pressure increases when the heart contracts and pushes blood into the vessels and lowers when the heart relaxes, but there's always a certain amount of pressure in the arteries. | | | Some consider it more accurate than blood pressure tests in the doctor's office because the child is less likely to be affected by any stress from visiting the doctor. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Blood pressure |
| | Blood pressure is a measurement of the force applied to the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. | | | Pre-high blood pressure: systolic pressure consistently 120 to 139, or diastolic 80 to 89 | | | To obtain your blood pressure measurement, your health care provider will wrap the blood pressure cuff snugly around your upper arm, positioning it so that the lower edge of the cuff is 1 inch above the bend of the elbow. |
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| | Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home -- familydoctor.org |
| | This blood pressure monitoring device is good for hearing-impaired patients, since there is no need to listen to heart sounds through the stethoscope. | | | Measuring your blood pressure at home and keeping a record of the measurements will show you and your doctor how much your blood pressure changes during the day. | | | Systolic pressure is the highest pressure in an artery when your heart is pumping blood to your body. |
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| | Heartpoint: High Blood Pressure Information |
| | The pressure present in the arteries when the heart is not pumping is termed the "diastolic" blood pressure. | | | It is very interesting to note that while the incidence of high blood pressure is low in Japan, it is higher in Japanese who migrate to America, underscoring the idea that there are things that we do culturally that will affect the incidence of high blood pressure. | | | The blood pressure is expressed as the systolic pressure "over" the diastolic pressure. |
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| | Lower blood pressure - Home Page |
| | The other 70 percents are doing something to lower their blood pressure but only 34 percent are on therapy accredited to lower blood pressure.11 percent aren't doing any therapy to lower blood pressure (special diet or drugs) and the last 25 percent are following inadequate therapy not giving great results lowering blood pressure. | | | Otherwise, some people have high blood pressure as the negative result of some other medical problem, or even a medicamentation, this is what is called secondary blood pressure. | | | It's likely to meet a numeric value for blood pressure like 120/80mmHg(millimeters of Mercury), where 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 the diastolic one. |
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| | Medical References: High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy |
| | The pressure in the arteries is measured as the heart contracts (systolic pressure) and when the heart is relaxed between contractions (diastolic pressure). | | | While some medications to lower blood pressure are safe during pregnancy, others—including a group of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors—can harm the fetus. | | | The health care provider measures blood pressure with an inflatable cuff that wraps around the upper arm. |
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| | High Blood Pressure |
| | The diastolic pressure (the lower and second number) is the measurement of force as the heart relaxes to allow the blood to flow into the heart. | | | Stress-induced blood pressure in such patients has been associated with a risk for left ventricular hypertrophy, a serious complication in which the muscles on the left side of the heart become enlarged. | | | This test, known as ambulatory monitoring, is particularly useful for those who experience wide blood pressure swings, such as those who have white-coat hypertension or show resistance to drug therapy. |
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| | Hypertension (high blood pressure) |
| | Blood is pumped from the heart through the arteries out to our muscles and organs. | | | Hydralazine (eg Apresoline) relaxes the vascular walls in the peripheral arteries thereby reducing the blood pressure. | | | This is the minimum pressure in the arteries between beats when the heart relaxes to fill with blood. |
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http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/hypertension.htm
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| | What is blood pressure? |
| | With high blood pressure, the heart works harder, your arteries take a beating, and your chances of a stroke, heart attack, and kidney problems are greater. | | | Study Proves Headaches Are Not Related to Blood Pressure | | | Still, for most of your waking hours, your blood pressure stays pretty much the same when you are sitting or standing still. |
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http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/blood/whatisit.asp
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| | High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease |
| | If your systolic blood pressure is consistently 140 or higher or your diastolic pressure is 90 or higher, you have high blood pressure and should talk with your doctor about the best ways to lower it. | | | The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), one of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recommends that people with kidney disease use whatever therapy is necessary, including lifestyle changes and medicines, to keep their blood pressure below 130/80. | | | Your blood pressure is considered normal if it stays below 120/80 (expressed as "120 over 80"). |
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http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/highblood
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Blood pressure - low |
| | When the blood pressure is too low, there is inadequate blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs. | | | Another common cause type of low blood pressure is orthostatic hypotension, which results from a sudden change in body position, usually from lying down to an upright position. | | | The most important factor is how the blood pressure changes from the normal condition. |
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| | Blood Pressure Association: High blood pressure - take control |
| | High blood pressure can be treated and sometimes prevented and there are many things that | | | The higher your blood pressure, the greater your risk of stroke, | | | We are keen to get your thoughts on how it could be developed and what other areas you would like to see included, so please feel free to use the feedback form to let us know. |
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| | UTS Blood Pressure monitor Palm OS software |
| | The report displays the summarized information on your blood pressure and pulse readings for the certain period of time. | | | UTS Blood Pressure offers flexible filter capabilities for analysing you blood pressure and pulse readings from various points of view. | | | UTS Blood Pressure is the Palm OS software, that monitors your blood pressure and pulse. |
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| | My Blood Pressure Monitor -- Software for Windows |
| | Stay in touch with the latest blood pressure news stories and research. | | | Some of these people have been kind enough to write about their blood pressure monitoring experiences. | | | Read personal stories from our users and subscribers on how they live with and manage their blood pressure. |
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| | Salt & High Blood Pressure - Ask the Dietitian |
| | Systolic blood pressure (top number) does not concern doctors unless it gets really high (> 160) because it measures the pressure created against the arterial walls when the heart is pumping. | | | The research focus now points to calcium and potassium levels as impacting blood pressure. | | | He is currently taking medication to control his blood pressure. |
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| | Using EFT for High (or low) Blood Pressure |
| | I signed up to be part of a study but my blood pressure was so low that I could have been dropped from the study. | | | EFT is ideally designed to address these emotional issues and, once properly resolved, many blood pressure clients enjoy normal readings. | | | Her physician also checked her blood pressure and her automatic monitor and verified their accuracy. |
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| | High Blood Pressure |
| | When your systolic pressure rises 30 points or more and your diastolic pressure rises 15 points or more from previous readings you are considered to have high blood pressure. | | | High blood pressure in pregnancy can be more serious because you and your baby are affected. | | | This gives you and your baby more oxygen. |
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http://obgyn.uihc.uiowa.edu/Patinfo/pregprob/hyper10n.htm
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| | MedlinePlus: High Blood Pressure |
| | Secondary High Blood Pressure: When Another Disease or Condition Is to Blame (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | Resistant Hypertension: When Your Blood Pressure Is Difficult to Control (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) | | | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) |
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| | Medical College of Wisconsin Healthlink Topics: Blood/Blood Pressure |
| | Established in 1994 by Jeffrey Binder, MD, the Stroke Center offers an integrated approach to the management of acute stroke and coordination of clinical research protocols for cerebrovascular disease. | | | Brain Blood Flow Research Holds Promise for the Future | | | Ahmed H. Kissebah, MD, PhD, one of the world's leading researchers on the topic, discusses its impact. |
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| | High Blood Pressure |
| | Get the facts on high blood pressure and how to live a heart-healthier life. | | | Find out how you can reduce your risks for heart attack and stroke with proper monitoring by a healthcare provider and simple lifestyle changes, even if you have high blood pressure. | | | Learn about your blood pressure and its dangers with this fun, interactive learning tool. more |
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| | UMHS - Dangers of High Blood Pressure |
| | High blood pressure means that your heart is working harder than normal to force blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system. | | | Your risk for high blood pressure increases as you age and if you have a family history of heart disease. | | | High blood pressure has no symptoms, so it is very important to have it checked regularly and closely follow the treatment plan recommended by your doctor. |
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http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/heart/highbp03.htm
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| | Blood Pressure Monitoring - home |
| | Blood Pressure Monitoring is devoted to original research in blood pressure measurement and blood pressure variability. | | | It includes device technology, analytical methodology of blood pressure over time and its variability, clinical trials - including, but not limited to, pharmacology - involving blood pressure monitoring, blood pressure reactivity, patient evaluation, and outcomes and effectiveness research. | | | An International Journal Devoted to Research in Blood Pressure Monitoring and Variability |
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| | Blood Pressure Chart |
| | Even if you have not, frequently measuring your blood pressure and maintaing a personal blood pressure chart can help you and your doctor prevent or control hypertension and its many complications. | | | Measuring your own blood pressure is neither expensive nor difficult. | | | The study tracked patients who were obese in middle age but were not exhibiting health problems commonly associated with obesity. |
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| | High blood pressure (hypertension) - MayoClinic.com |
| | Your blood pressure normally varies during the day. | | | Many people may not view high blood pressure as life-threatening. | | | Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. |
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http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-blood-pressure/DS00100
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| | High Blood Pressure Control Naturally |
| | Blood Pressure Control along with a few lifestyle changes can help you to regulate your Blood Pressure and get your life back to normal. | | | e most common way they measure the systolic blood pressure inside the arteries is to see how much pressure it takes on the outside of an artery to stop the blood from flowing through. | | | Even though it may appear that heart attacks and strokes occur without warning that is rarely the case. |
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| | Medindia.net - Blood Pressure charts |
| | Please remember to put on the cuff properly and if your pressure is high check it again when you are more relaxed. | | | The systollic blood pressure ranges between 140 and 160 and the diastolic blood pressure ranges between 90 and 100. | | | The systollic blood pressure ranges between 160 and 200 and the diastolic blood pressure ranges between 100 and 120. |
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| | Taylor & Francis Journals: Welcome |
| | For outstanding coverage of the latest advances in hypertension research, turn to Blood Pressure, a primary source for authoritative and timely information on all aspects of hypertension research and management. | | | A special meetings calendar, the Blood Pressure Diary, as well as a section in which Hypertension Societies world-wide present their activities are also provided. | | | Special features include the Personal View section, in which distinguished scientists present their thoughts on hypertension, Viewpoints, Debates, and Reviews that address important topics of great current interest. |
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| | Blood Pressure: lifeclinic.com |
| | For information about obtaining a blood pressure health station, contact: | | | Click here to remove lifeclinic.com cookies from your machine. |
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