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Bookmark or Share- Low blood pressure (hypotension) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicLow blood pressure without symptoms or with only mild symptoms rarely requires treatment. If low blood pressure causes symptoms, the treatment depends on the cause. For instance, if medicine causes low blood pressure, your healthcare professional may recommend changing or stopping the medicine. Or the dose of medicine might be lowered.
- High blood pressure (hypertension) - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicBottom number, called diastolic pressure. The second, or lower, number measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats. High blood pressure (hypertension) is diagnosed if the blood pressure reading is equal to or greater than 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
- 10 ways to control high blood pressure without medicationWeight loss is one of the best ways to control blood pressure. If you're overweight or have obesity, losing even a small amount of weight can help lower blood pressure. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). In general, blood pressure might go down by about 1 mm Hg with each kilogram (about 2.2 pounds) of weight lost.
- Low blood pressure (hypotension) - Symptoms and causesBlood pressure is determined by the amount of blood the heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in the arteries. A blood pressure reading has two numbers: Top number, called systolic pressure. The top number is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. Bottom number, called diastolic pressure.
- Hypertensive crisis: What are the symptoms? - Mayo ClinicA hypertensive crisis is a sudden, severe increase in blood pressure. The blood pressure reading is 180/120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or greater. A hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency. It can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening health problems. Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure ...
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