The Dash Diet Weight Loss Solution: 2 Weeks to Drop Pounds, Boost Metabolism, and Get Healthy (A DASH Diet Book) by Heller Marla

Author:Heller, Marla [Heller, Marla]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Tags: Health & Fitness / Diets
ISBN: 9781455512775
Publisher: Grand Central Life & Style
Published: 2012-12-18T06:00:00+00:00

Blood Pressure

Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure

Healthy blood pressure Less than 120 and greater than 90 Less than 80 and higher than 60

Prehypertension 120 to 139 80 to 89

Hypertension, stage 1 140 to 159 90 to 99

Hypertension, stage 2 160 or higher 100 or higher

The top number in blood pressure is the systolic blood pressure (SBP) and is the pressure when your heart beats (pumps); the bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and is the pressure when your heart rests between beats. Healthy blood pressure is related to having relatively elastic blood vessels that are able to flex when the heart beats. Stiffer vessels are associated with increased blood pressure. Less flexible arteries can continue to worsen, leading to hardening of the arteries. Stiffer arteries and veins are more likely to become clogged with cholesterol buildup, which can impair blood flow to all parts of the body, including the kidneys, brain, arms, and legs. High blood pressure can lead to kidney failure, heart failure, strokes, aneurysms, angina, reduced cognitive function, eye damage, impotence, and peripheral vascular disease.

Unfortunately, only half of the people with high blood pressure have it under control. Causes of poor control include not having been diagnosed, failure to take prescribed medication, and noncompliance with recommended lifestyle changes. The diet and exercise guidance in this book will support improving your blood pressure.

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