Blood pressure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure (force per unit area) exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and constitutes one of the principal vital signs. The pressure of the circulating...
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Many people have high blood pressure for years without knowing it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure or kidney failure. ... 1. Learn about High Blood Pressure (HBP)
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Learn about various levels of blood pressure and how high blood pressure (hypertension) is defined. ... ; Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio like this:
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High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease , heart failure , stroke , kidney failure , and other health problems.
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This site, for people who want to learn about preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Based clinical guidelines and research studies, it provides up-to-date practical information on high blood pressure. ... High Blood ; Pressure Topics:
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Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Each time your heart beats, it pumps out blood into the arteries. Your blood pressure is highest when your heart beats, pumping the blood.
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Alternate Name(s): Diastolic blood pressure; Systolic blood pressure ... Blood pressure is a measurement of the force applied to the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. The pressure is determined by the force and amount of blood pumped, and the size and flexibility of the arteries. Blood ...
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