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Diastole vs. Systole Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers

Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. If you stick with your active lifestyle and follow a healthy diet, your blood pressure would keep maintained.

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Diastole vs. Systole Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers

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  1. Diastole vs. Systole: Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers https://texasspecialtyclinic.com/blogs/know-your-blood-pressure-numbers/

  2. What Systolic, Diastolic Blood Pressure Numbers Mean You might have noticed two numbers in your blood pressure report which look like 120/89 mmHg. This 120 is systole blood pressure and 89 diastolic blood pressure.

  3. What Does the Systolic Blood Pressure Number Mean? What Does the Diastolic Blood Pressure Number Mean? The force generated during pushing blood on walls of arteries, that’s your systolic blood pressure. Here’s how to understand your systolic blood pressure number: The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats. This is the time when the heart fills with blood and gets oxygen. This is what your diastolic blood pressure number means: Normal: Below 120 Elevated: 120-129 Stage 1 high blood pressure (also called hypertension): 130-139 Stage 2 hypertension: 140 or more Hypertensive crisis: 180 or more. Call 911. Normal: Lower than 80 Stage 1 hypertension: 80-89 Stage 2 hypertension: 90 or more Hypertensive crisis: 120 or more. Call 911.

  4. Blood Pressure Ranges Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80. If you stick with your active lifestyle and follow a healthy diet, your blood pressure would keep maintained.

  5. CUT BACK ON SODIUM Ask your health care what your daily sodium limit should be. Read the Nutrition Facts label on food products. DO EXERCISE Doing 3-4 sessions per week, each lasting 30-40 minutes, of aerobic exercise (that makes your heart beat faster). What to do to maintain blood pressure? LOSING WEIGHT You can expect to shave about 1 point off your blood pressure numbers for each pound lost if you are overweight. EAT HEALTHY DIET Include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy, poultry, fish, and chicken in your diet. QUIT SMOKING & ALCOHOL OR MAKE LIMITS

  6. When to Check Blood Pressure Checking Blood Pressure at Home If you have high blood pressure, which elevates frequently, it is recommended to keep track of your blood pressure. It might happen your doctor would suggest checking pressure at home if they think you may have “white coat hypertension”. The stress of being in a doctor’s cabin raises your blood pressure, but when you’re at home, it’s normal. In this case, your doctor would recommend an easy-to- use home BP monitor. You can also use a wrist BP monitor, but they often aren’t as accurate. Make sure to follow the instructions which come with the machine to get an accurate result. Avoid caffeine and smoking and do exercise at least 30 minutes before the test. If your blood pressure is normal (less than 120/80), get it checked every year, or more often as your doctor suggests. If your blood pressure is elevated - your health care will probably recommend you to check it every 3-6 months and will recommend lifestyle changes In stage 1 hypertension - 130-139 over 89-90 - the doctor might suggest lifestyle changes and recommend to visit again in 3-6 months. Or they could tell you to make the lifestyle changes and give you medication, then recheck your condition in a month. In stage 2 hypertension - 140/90 or higher - you’ll likely get medication. Strictly need to make lifestyle changes and see the doctor again in a month.

  7. How to Prevent High Blood Pressure? Quit smoke Do exercise Eat healthier Maintain your weight Get enough sleep Limit alcohol The Primary Care services at Texas Specialty Clinic enclose a multitude of health problems. The dedication and expertise of our Board-certified physicians, nurse professionals, and other members are complemented by the most up-to-date diagnostic facilities. You can make a call and book an appointment with us at (469) 545-9983 anytime.

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