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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 thor-
ough is called diastolic.
Blood Pressure is recorded as systolic over
diastolic.
What is considered Normal Blood Pressure?
New standards for classifying high or low blood pressure,
without regard to age, have been established by the World
Health Organization (WHO).
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
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Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart and is in
constant fluctuation throughout the day. In addition to natural
changes, other factors that may affect blood pressure are:
Temperature
•
(too hot or cold)
Humidity
•
Restlessness
•
Lack of sleep
•
Physical exercise
•
Constipation
•
Fear
•
Be sure to speak with your healthcare professional to determine
what is affecting your blood pressure.
How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?
People have the misconception that they can "feel" their blood
pressure rise. In reality it is nearly impossible to tell if your pres-
sure is elevated without having it checked. This is why hyperten-
sion has been named "the silent killer". Start monitoring your
blood pressure today and discuss the results with your healthcare
professional.
Anger
•
Anxiety
•
Food / beverage
•
consumption
Your physical
•
condition
Stress
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
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