Monitoring yourblood pressure(BP) is key to maintaining health, especially for older adults.
Average blood pressure often rises with age and can differ between males and females.
mmHG:This abbreviation stands for millimeters of mercury and is the unit of measurement used for blood pressure.
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Elevated blood pressure:This is a blood pressure reading above the normal range but not yet considered high.
High blood pressure:This is also known as hypertension.
Low blood pressure:This is also known as hypotension.
Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
Hypertension is divided into two stages and hypertensive crisis.
Pediatric Blood Pressure
Normal blood pressure ranges vary in children.
Seek professional guidance for interpreting and understanding pediatric blood pressure values.
Causes and Risk Factors
Several conditions and factors can contribute to elevated or high blood pressure.
These include medical conditions, lifestyles and behaviors, and other personal characteristics like family history.
Still, both readings are used to make ablood pressure diagnosis.
it’s possible for you to also buy a blood pressure monitor online or at your local pharmacy.
Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
Monitoring your blood pressure is a part of maintaining your overall health.
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