Nutrition at Your Fingertips by Elisa Zied

Nutrition at Your Fingertips by Elisa Zied

Author:Elisa Zied
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin USA, Inc.


Definition and Causes

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. It is measured by two numbers:► Systolic blood pressure

► Diastolic blood pressure

When this pressure rises and stays elevated over time, it is called high blood pressure or hypertension. If not lowered, high blood pressure can damage several organs and increase the risk for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

SEE ALSO 8.1, “Cardiovascular Disease”



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