Blood Pressure Management
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common condition. It often develops without any noticeable symptoms, yet it can significantly increase the risk of serious health issues over time. In Australia, roughly one in three adults lives with high blood pressure.
Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as it circulates through your body. It’s measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).
A typical reading might be written as 120/80 mmHg, where:
- Systolic pressure (the top number) measures the pressure when your heart contracts and pumps blood.
- Diastolic pressure (the bottom number) measures the pressure when your heart relaxes between beats.
Your blood pressure naturally changes throughout the day depending on your health, stress levels, and activity.
Hypertension is diagnosed when readings consistently exceed 140/90 mmHg. This applies whether:
- the systolic number is 140 or above
- the diastolic number is 90 or above
- or both numbers are high
Source : https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/high-blood-pressure-hypertension
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