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What is Hypertension?
What is Hypertension?If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, learning more about this condition can help you make betterchoices for your overall health.Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It means your blood pressure reading is at or above130/80 mmHg.These numbers tell you how hard blood is pushing against your artery walls. The top number is the amount offorce when your heart beats. It’s called systolic blood pressure.The bottom number is the amount of force when your heart is at rest, or between beats.It’s called diastolic blood pressure.Some pressure is needed to help move blood throughout your body. But when there is too much force, yourheart has to work harder.And over time, your arteries can become damaged, raising your risk for heart attack, heart failure, and stroke.High blood pressure usually does not cause any symptoms. To know if your blood pressure is high, you needto have it checked regularly.Your healthcare provider may give you medicine to help lower your blood pressure.Along with taking medicine, you can do many other things to manage your blood pressure. And your care teamis ready to show you how!Consider asking about these lifestyle changes: eating healthy foods with less salt and saturated fat; beingmore physically active; losing weight, if needed; quitting smoking, if you smoke; getting enough good-qualitysleep; and reducing stress.Your care team is here to support and guide you on your way to better health.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.© The Wellness Network
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