Know more about Hypertension

Blood Pressure is the force with which your blood is moving through your arteries 120The top number measures the force of the blood in your arteries when your heart contracts (systolic) 80 The bottom number measures the force of the blood in your arteries when your heart is relaxed (diastolic)

 

Classification of Hypertension                 Type of BP                                                                                 Measure (mmHg) Normal Less than 120/80 Prehypertension 120/80 to 140/90 Hypertension (High BP) 140/90 and higher

Risk Factors for Hypertension Older than 50 years Overweight or obese Cigarette smoking Diabetes Kidney disease More than 1 oz alcohol per day(male)                      ½ oz alcohol per day (female) Family history of hypertension