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Healthy Holistic Living - High Blood Pressure

What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of the

blood vessels as it circulates. Blood pressure is generally expressed as two

numbers. The systolic blood pressure is the top or higher number and reflects the

pressure in the artery when the heart contracts. The diastolic blood pressure is the

bottom or lower number and reflects the pressure in the artery when the heart

relaxes between beats. Your blood pressure will change throughout the day.

Health Risks of High Blood Pressure Hypertension Canada lists the following as risks

for those that have a blood pressure that is not well controlled:

Stroke

Heart attack

Heart failure

Dementia

Kidney disease

Eye problems

Erectile dysfunction

None of these look very fun to me or to you I’m sure. That’s why it’s really

important that you work with your primary care provider to manage your blood

pressure.

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