High Blood Pressure: Do You Know Your Numbers? - Dr. Praveen MP
Hypertension Management – Specialized Monitoring by Dr. Praveen M P High blood pressure , medically known as hypertension , is a common health condition that can affect the heart and blood vessels. One of the challenges with high BP is that it may not always cause noticeable symptoms. Regular monitoring can therefore play an important role in identifying elevated blood pressure. What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood around your body. A blood pressure reading contains two numbers: Systolic blood pressure: The upper number, which represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts. Diastolic blood pressure: The lower number, which represents the pressure when the heart relaxes between beats. Blood pressure is usually measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg) . Your healthcare professional can interpret your reading based on your individual health circumstances and determine wh...