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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Come and learn a little about hypertension, also known as high blood pressure.

• Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the heart to all the tissues.
• Normal blood pressure is considered 120 (systolic)/  80 (diastolic)
• Systolic pressure (top number) = amount of pressure when heart beats
• Diastolic pressure (bottom number) = amount of pressure when heart is at rest
• What are the causes of hypertension?  It is not known, however, many different factors play a part in high blood pressure including :
  • genetics
  • eating a lot of salt
  • "stiff" arteries
  • obesity
  • age
• Symptoms: NONE!  So please, get your blood pressure checked!

Treatments that may help lower blood pressure:

• Lifestyle changes such as: Diet, reduce salt intake, exercise, reduce alcohol consumption, and quit smoking.  Please consult with your physician.
• Medications

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