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What is normal and high blood pressure

A blood pressure reading below 120/80 mmHg is considered normal. In general, lower is better. However, very low blood pressure can sometimes be a cause for concern and should be checked out by a doctor.

Posted by ricky on 13 Mar 2008 at 2:27 pm under Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Causes, Blood Pressure Symptoms, High Blood Pressure, Low Blood Pressure, Normal Blood Pressure | Link

What Is Blood Pressure?

Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of your body in vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Each time the heart beats (about 60–70 times a minute at rest), it pumps out blood into the arteries.

Posted by ricky on 13 Mar 2008 at 2:26 pm under Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Causes, High Blood Pressure, Low Blood Pressure | Link

Causes of blood pressure

The causes of high blood pressure vary. Causes may include narrowing of the arteries, a greater than normal volume of blood, or the heart beating faster or more forcefully than it should. Any of these conditions will cause increased pressure against the artery walls. High blood pressure might also be caused by another

Posted by ricky on 13 Mar 2008 at 2:24 pm under Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Causes, High Blood Pressure, Low Blood Pressure | Link

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