Dear all here, I know that the human blood pressure is changing during allday an

Question

Dear all here, I know that the human blood pressure is changing during allday and it can also be changed by any human behavior. Of coursethere is a highest and a lowest value in a day. Forexample at 7:00 in the morning it is 135/92 and at 13:00 PM it is115/72. Can we call it as a "high blood pressure"? Or not? What isexact definition of "high blood pressure"? Thanks Dear all here, I know that the human blood pressure is changing during allday and it can also be changed by any human behavior. Of coursethere is a highest and a lowest value in a day. Forexample at 7:00 in the morning it is 135/92 and at 13:00 PM it is115/72. Can we call it as a "high blood pressure"? Or not? What isexact definition of "high blood pressure"? Thanks

Explanation / Answer

a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mmHg -- a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90. Chronic hypertension is a "silent" condition. Stealthy as a cat, it can cause blood vessel changes in the back of the eye (retina), abnormal thickening of the heart muscle, kidney failure, and brain damage. For diagnosis, there is no substitute for measurement of blood pressure. Not having your blood pressure checked (or checking it yourself) is an invitation to hypertension. No specific cause for hypertension is found in 95% of cases. High blood pressure is treated with regular aerobic exercise, weight reduction (if overweight), salt restriction, and medications.

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse D
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.