Prevention of arterial hypertension

Blood pressure (BP) depends on age, gender, time of day, physical activity, stress, and other factors. Blood pressure is an indicator of how well the organs and tissues are supplied with oxygen and nutrients. It depends on the work of the heart and on the elasticity and tone of the blood vessels. Therefore, the pressure always consists of two digits. The first-the maximum-is measured at the moment of contraction of the heart, the second-the minimum-at the moment of its relaxation. The pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury. In preschool children, the average blood pressure is 80/50, in adolescents — 110/70, and in the future it increases slightly with age. But in any case, the blood pressure in adults should not exceed 140/90.

With high blood pressure, a person is diagnosed with arterial hypertension or hypertension, and with low blood pressure — hypotension. Long-term hypertension is significantly more dangerous to health than hypotension.

If the tonometer shows 140/90 — this is a reason to consult a doctor, even if you feel fine. If the diagnosis of hypertension has already been established and the person receives treatment, but the pressure does not decrease, you need to go to the doctor again and adjust the appointment. People suffering from hypertension should measure their blood pressure several times a day, and record the results. The blood pressure diary will make it easier for the doctor to make the correct diagnosis and choose the right treatment faster. According to the WHO, simple blood pressure control will avoid the development of serious diseases of the cardiovascular system and their complications — heart attack, stroke or sudden death.

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