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Blood Pressure High
Hypertension (High blood pressure) is defined as having a blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or above, that is sustained over a period of time. It often causes no symptoms or immediate problems, but it is a factor for developing a serious cardiovascular disease, such as a stroke or heart disease. If you suffer from hypertension, your heart is working harder to pump blood around your body. Over time, this can weaken your heart and also, the increased pressure can damage the walls of your arteries. This can result in a blockage or cause the artery to hemorrhage. Both of these conditions are life threatening and can cause a stroke. Other serious complications include kidney and heart failure, as well as damage to the eyes and blood vessels. This section is dedicated to high blood pressure and provides information on the signs of high blood pressure, high blood pressure cause and how to reduce blood pressure with small lifestyle changes. Signs of high blood pressureMore than one in five people in the west suffer from high blood pressure, with the condition more common amongst the male population. However, until it has reached a very high level, high blood pressure or hypertension, does not normally cause symptoms. However, if your blood pressure has reached a high level, some signs of high blood pressure, may be noticed. This page identifies some of the symptoms. Read more... Signs of high blood pressure High blood pressure causesAn important first step to reducing your blood pressure is to understand the effects of lifestyle on the condition. This page takes a more detailed look at the causes of high blood pressure, including the effects of diet, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption and smoking, as well as causes due to underlying medical conditions. Read more... High blood pressure causes How to reduce blood pressureSmall lifestyle changes play an important part in reducing blood pressure and the associated risks. This page looks at some simple steps you can take to reduce your blood pressure and the associated risks to your health and wellbeing. Read more... How to reduce blood pressure |
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