Learning how RSS Feed en-us Copyright: (C) Learning How Net learninghow.com.au http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Doctors-Study-High-Blood-Pressure-Causes-1104A.html Millions of people around the world worry about high blood pressure, and doctors usually check the blood pressure of their patients on a regular basis. There is some evidence that a larger percentage of the population suffers from high blood pressure than ever before. Doctors often ask their patients to monitor their own blood pressure numbers to find out about the causes of high blood pressure. The people that suffer with this condition do not always share the same high blood pressure causes even though they share the same condition. High blood pressure causes differ from one patient to the next so the doctors often want to know about high blood pressure causes in order to make the best recommendations for a remedy to the problem. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:17 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Hypertension-Treatment/Living-With-Renal-Hypertension-4003A.html Renal hypertension is defined by medical experts as, high blood pressure caused by the narrowing of the arteries that carry blood to the kidneys. It is also considered to be a form of secondary hypertension, which is high blood pressure as a result of other conditions like tumors or kidney disease. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:44:40 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Medication-Only-One-Of-The-Ways-To-Lower-Blood-Pressure-1086A.html For many patients with high blood pressure, medication is only one of the ways to lower blood pressure, and their lifestyle may require some changes. While medication is usually prescribed to keep a person's blood pressure under control, the doctor will also attempt to find the root cause of the high blood pressure and find alternate ways to lower blood pressure. In order to do so, the patient will have to work with the doctor to find out exactly what causes their pressure to be high and then take stapes to eliminate the causes. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:14 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/What-is-High-Blood-Pressure-the-Risks-1087A.html Basically, blood pressure is a measurement of the force that occurs in the arteries while the heart makes a beat (systolic pressure) and another measurement while the heart is resting (diastolic pressure). What is high blood pressure? If your blood pressure has been measured at 140/90 mm Hg or higher you are considered to have high blood pressure. The top number is the systolic level while the bottom one is the diastolic number. If your blood pressure has a reading between 120 and 139 for the systolic pressure and the diastolic number is between 80 and 89 you have prehypertension. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:14 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Numerous-High-Blood-Pressure-Treatment-Options-Available-1107A.html For patients with high blood pressure treatment options should be discussed with their care provider with the most effective plan chosen to meet their individual needs. Depending on the severity of the high blood pressure and the cause, if known, high blood pressure treatment may include everything from simple lifestyle changes to medication and include testing for other medical problems. With over 60 million Americans suffering from high blood pressure there are numerous options available making it probable for everyone to get help in lowering their blood pressure. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:17 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Normal-Blood-Pressure-Reading-Rarely-Fluctuates-By-Patient-1120A.html When it comes to blood pressure, it can often be a symptom of something more serious and when it is higher than a normal blood pressure reading, the attending physician may take steps to determine its cause. Individually, there may be some fluctuation in what is considered a normal blood pressure reading for that person, but overall there are specific readings that spark a doctor's interest, regardless of the patient's medical or family history. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:19 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/High-Systolic-Blood-Pressure-Can-Damage-Weak-Arteries-1084A.html When a person's blood pressure is checked it is read as two numbers, the systolic blood pressure, the top number and the diastolic blood pressure, which is the lower bottom number. The systolic blood pressure is the amount of pressure placed on the inside of the arteries when the blood is pumping and forcing blood out of the heart and the diastolic pressure is the amount of force being placed on the inner walls of the arteries between beats of heart while it is at rest. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:14 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Many-Signs-Of-High-Blood-Pressure-Are-Often-Ignored-1122A.html Driving through busy city streets that have no names on them can be a frustrating experience and most times you will not realize you are lost until it is too late. With many of the signs of high blood pressure being subtle or vague, most people do not realize they have high blood pressure until they have it measured, or the suffer some form of related problem. Headaches, dizziness and nausea are a few of the signs of high blood pressure that are often mistaken for other ailments, giving high blood pressure the reputation of being a silent killer. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:19 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Maintaining-Ideal-Blood-Pressure-May-Take-More-Than-Medication-1110A.html Typically, there is no fluctuation in the ideal blood pressure recommended by the medical community, and over the course of many years and testing, scientists have determined the numbers for the ideal blood pressure for persons of all ages and sizes. In healthy adults the blood pressure will be close to the same, regardless of their size, although activity and other influences at the time the pressure reading is taken may alter their blood pressure. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:17 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Apnea/The-Relationship-Between-Sleep-Apnea-And-High-Blood-Pressure-1229A.html According to Mayo Clinic research findings, individuals suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are at high risk for developing blood vessel impairment. The impairment in blood vessels may eventually cause a heightened blood pressure level and heart disease. The study was conducted in alliance with University of Iowa researchers. During the study, endothelial function of obese individuals was compared to a control group. The study significant shows a negative relationship between sleep apnea and high blood pressure. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:38 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/The-Importance-Of-Taking-Blood-Pressure-1085A.html Having high blood pressure signifies certain health risks that can threaten your life. The condition is also called hypertension and ultimately affects the individual's heart, arteries, blood vessels and other parts of the circulatory system among others. There are actually no early visible signs of having high blood pressure which is why taking blood pressure regularly is a need. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:14 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Causes-of-Low-Blood-Pressure-Is-it-bad-for-you-1100A.html Blood pressure is produced by your heart pumping blood through your arteries and is essentially regulated by the reactions of your arteries to the flowing blood. Blood pressure is basically a measurement of the force created by the flowing blood upon the walls of your blood vessels.120/80 mm Hg is generally considered to be the level of normal blood pressure. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:16 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Treatment-Can-Help-Maintain-Normal-Blood-Pressure-Range-1119A.html A person's blood pressure can be affected by many variables such as their physical condition, their usual activity level and the foods they eat. For example, a normal blood pressure range for trained athletes and children may be lower than the range for other healthy adults. Medical science has established a systolic blood pressure of 120 and a diastolic pressure of 80 as being an optimal reading, but the normal blood pressure range for different people may be slightly higher or lower than the optimal reading. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:18 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/Digital-Blood-Pressure-Monitor-Makes-Tracking-Condition-Easier-1101A.html Persons suffering with high blood pressure are often advised to check their pressure frequently and not all of them can use the conventional method of using a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer. A digital blood pressure monitor can be placed on the arm or, smaller units placed on the wrist that do not require a person to listen for the blood rushing through the arteries while watching the pressure reading. These can easily be used by the patient at home with the result recorded as part of a blood pressure diary. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:16 GMT http://www.learninghow.com.au/Blood-Pressure/The-Need-For-A-Blood-Pressure-Log-1093A.html Many individuals suffer from high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a range that is a blood pressure reading of around 140/90. This condition is manageable and there is treatment for it. The need for a blood pressure log is clear when you are trying to treat yourself or if you are monitoring your blood pressure to prevent yourself from developing high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension. Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:51:15 GMT