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	What is high blood pressure and what is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?
		Blood pressure is the force in the arteries when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when the heart is at rest (diastolic pressure).
		Your blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury or mm Hg.
		High blood pressure is also known as hypertension and is characterized in an adult when the systolic pressure is equal to or greater than 140 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is equal to or greater than 90 mm Hg.
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	What Is High Blood Pressure?
		Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries.
		Blood pressure is always given as these two numbers, the systolic and diastolic pressures.
		Prehypertension is blood pressure between 120 and 139 for the top number, or between 80 and 89 for the bottom number.
	www.nhlbi.nih.gov /health/dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html (0 words)

	High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
		Blood pressure is the pressure the blood exerts against the blood vessel walls as the heart pumps.
		Blood pressure is driven by two physical forces - the one from the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system, and the other from the arteries as they resist this blood flow.
		In children, high blood pressure is defined as a blood pressure greater than the 95th percentile for their age, height, and gender (in other words, 95% of kids of the same age, height, and gender will have blood pressure below this number).
	www.kidshealth.org /parent/medical/heart/hypertension.html (0 words)

	HighBloodPressureRemedy.com - Feel better!
		High blood pressure or hypertension is high pressure (tension) in the arteries.
		The diastolic pressure, which is the bottom number, represents the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction.
		High blood pressure (or hypertension) is defined in an adult as a blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg systolic pressure or greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg diastolic pressure.
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	High Blood Pressure
		Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood exerts against the walls of your arteries.
		Blood pressure is typically expressed as two numbers, one over the other, and is measured in millimeters of mercury (noted as mmHg).
		The second number, or diastolic blood pressure, is the pressure that exists in the arteries between heartbeats.
	www.healthywomen.org /healthtopics/highbloodpressure (0 words)

	High Blood Pressure Guide
		The force of blood, pumped from the heart through the body, exerted on the walls of blood vessels and arteries is known as blood pressure.
		Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury, in two distinct categories of pressure, systolic and diastolic.
		High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the "silent killer," because those who suffer usually don't know, because there are no symptoms associated with high blood pressure.
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	High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention on eMedicineHealth.com
		Blood pressure is measured with a blood pressure cuff and recorded as two numbers, such as 120/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury).
		High blood pressure in adults is defined as a consistently elevated blood pressure of 140 mm Hg systolic and 90 mm Hg diastolic or higher.
		Uncontrolled high blood pressure is indirectly responsible for many deaths and disability resulting from heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure.
	www.emedicinehealth.com /high_blood_pressure/article_em.htm (425 words)

	Heartpoint: High Blood Pressure Information
		Blood has to find a way around the obstruction so that there is enough flow for the abdomen, legs, etc. The body is usually successful at providing enough blood around the obstruction, but the pressure is low, including the pressure to the kidneys.
		Blood pressure is generally felt to be abnormally high at a level of 140/90, and some sort of definitive therapy and follow-up should be started at this level.
		The other danger is that the high reading taken in the doctor’s office is assumed to be the patient’s usual blood pressure, and he or she is overtreated.
	www.heartpoint.com /highbloodpage.html (2833 words)

	High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
		Blood pressure is the pressure the blood exerts against the blood vessel walls as the heart pumps.
		Blood pressure is driven by two physical forces - the one from the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and through the circulatory system, and the other from the arteries as they resist this blood flow.
		Blood pressure is measured as air is gradually let out of the cuff, which allows blood to flow through the artery again.
	kidshealth.org /parent/medical/heart/hypertension.html (1319 words)

	High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - Patient UK
		Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in your arteries (blood vessels).
		Blood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).
		High blood pressure is a 'risk factor' for developing a cardiovascular disease (such as a heart attack or stroke), and kidney damage, sometime in the future.
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	Hypertension or High Blood Pressure - CardiologyChannel (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the chronic state of elevated pressure in the arteries.
		Blood pressure is produced by the flow of blood in the arteries.
		High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, congestive heart failure, stroke, impaired vision, and kidney disease.
	www.cardiologychannel.com /hypertension (412 words)

	High Blood Pressure, the causes of hypertension and what can be done about it
		High blood pressure (also called hypertension) occurs when too much pressure is placed on the walls of the arteries.
		High blood pressure is often associated with coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, kidney disorders, obesity, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and adrenal tumors.
		Whether blood pressure is high, low or normal depends on several factors; the output from the heart, the resistance to blood flow of the blood vessels, the volume of blood, and blood distribution to the various organs.
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	Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
		Blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when the heart relaxes between beats, but there is always a certain amount of pressure in the arteries.
		Blood pressure is measured as air is gradually let out of the cuff, which allows blood to begin to flow through the artery again when the blood pressure in the artery is greater than the pressure in the cuff.
		He or she may also perform urine or blood tests to check for other physical problems, such as a kidney problem or a thyroid disorder that sometimes can be the underlying cause of high blood pressure.
	www.kidshealth.org /teen/diseases_conditions/heart/hypertension.html (0 words)

	High Blood Pressure
		High blood pressure is an extremely important concern in human medicine.
		High blood pressure also increases the risk of “embolism:” the formation of tiny abnormal blood clots that form when blood flow is normal and can lodge in an assortment of inopportune locations including the brain.
		Blood pressure measurement is performed similarly to the way it is in humans.
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	High Blood Pressure -- eCureMe.com
		Blood pressure is maintained in the blood vessels by the pumping pressure of the heart.
		Systolic blood pressure is the measure of the force within the arteries when the heart is contracting (maximum pressure), while diastolic pressure is the blood pressure in the arteries when the heart is relaxed, between beats (minimum pressure).
		Textbook blood pressure (i.e., optimal) is 120/80, but there is quite a variation in what is considered normal.
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	DHDSP - Preventing and Controlling High Blood Pressure
		High salt and sodium intake and a low potassium intake (due to not eating enough fruits and vegetables) can increase blood pressure.
		Once your blood pressure is controlled continuing your medication and doctor visits is critical to keep your blood pressure in check.
		It is also possible that an increased risk of high blood pressure within a family is due to factors such as a common sedentary lifestyle or poor eating habits.
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	High Blood Pressure InfoCenter
		The force of blood pumping against the artery wall is called blood pressure.
		If the blood pressure is too high for a long period of time, the opening of the small blood vessels can become narrower.
		High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes the heart work too hard and contributes to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
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	High Blood Pressure
		However, there is a range of "normal" blood pressure readings.
		If either or both numbers are equal to or greater than 120 over 80 for an extended period of time, you have high blood pressure, or hypertension.
		High blood pressure also causes damage to the arteries, causing arterial disease.
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	High blood pressure (hypertension) - causes, treatments and medications
		High blood pressure or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries.
		Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called "pre–hypertension", and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high.
		It was previously thought that rises in diastolic blood pressure were a more important risk factor than systolic elevations, but it is now known that in people 50 years or older systolic hypertension represents a greater risk.
	www.medicinenet.com /high_blood_pressure/article.htm (0 words)

	High blood pressure and heart attack information from iVillage Total Health - Page 1
		High blood pressure can also cause injury to the brain, the eyes (retinopathy) and/or the kidneys (nephropathy), where delicate arteries are damaged by the increased pressure.
		An additional 28 percent of Americans, or 59 million people, have prehypertension, which is defined as blood pressure that is on the borderline between normal and elevated.
		High blood pressure is not evenly distributed throughout the population.
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	About High Blood Pressure
		Your blood pressure rises with each heartbeat and falls when your heart relaxes between beats.
		Your blood pressure can change from minute to minute, with changes in posture, exercise or sleeping, but it should normally be less than 120/80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) for an adult.
		Blood pressure that stays between 120–139/80–89 is considered prehypertension and above this level (140/90 mm Hg or higher) is considered high (hypertension).
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	High blood pressure (hypertension)
		This is the minimum pressure in the arteries between beats when the heart relaxes to fill with blood.
		There is a natural tendency for blood pressure to rise with age due to the reduced elasticity of the arterial system.
		Methyldopa (eg Aldomet) stimulates the alpha receptors in the brain that relax the blood vessels, causing the blood pressure to drop.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /diseases/facts/hypertension.htm (1267 words)

	High Blood Pressure - What it means and what you can do about it
		Blood pressure is the result of two forces: from the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and throughout the circulatory system, and the force of the arteries as they resist blood flow.
		Elevated blood pressure is harmful to the body because it causes the heart to work harder than normal, leaving both the heart and arteries more prone to injury.
		High blood pressure (hypertension) is defined as an adult having a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher and/or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher.
	www.healthchecksystems.com /highbp.htm (589 words)

	Quick Reference: High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
		Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries (blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body).
		The blood pressure reading is given as two numbers, with the top number representing the systolic pressure and the bottom number representing the diastolic pressure (for example, 110/80).
		Sometimes, a woman’s blood pressure continues to rise despite treatment with blood pressure medications, and her baby must be delivered early to prevent serious health problems in the mother, such as stroke, liver damage and seizures.
	www.marchofdimes.com /professionals/14332_1222.asp (1873 words)

	High blood pressure (hypertension) - CNN.com
		High blood pressure is particularly common among fls, often developing at an earlier age than it does in whites.
		Blood pressure is measured with an inflatable arm cuff and a pressure-measuring gauge.
		Once your blood pressure is under control, your doctor may add aspirin to your regimen to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disorders.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00100.html (3139 words)

	High Blood Pressure
		High Blood Pressure, or hypertension affects more than 60 million Americans, yet many are unaware that they have this condition.
		Blood pressure is the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels by the pumping action of your heart.
		High blood pressure is caused by a narrowing of small blood vessels throughout your body.
	health.rutgers.edu /factsheets/bloodpressure.htm (672 words)

	High Blood Pressure Herb to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally.
		High Blood Pressure Herb to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally.
		Use the high blood pressure herb for lowering blood pressure alone or as a program with other heart and cholesterol supplements to lower blood pressure naturally.
		Natural high blood pressure herb should be combined with a lower cholesterol and sodium diet while increasing your intake of essential fatty acids....
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	Salt & High Blood Pressure - Ask the Dietitian
		It is the diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) that causes concern when it goes over 90 because it measures the pressure created against the arterial walls when the heart is resting.
		The preferred method of treatment for high blood pressure is a salt restricted diet of three to four grams of sodium per day.
		A person with high blood pressure would be wise to not eat the potato sausage with sodium content of almost 1200 milligrams in a three-ounce serving.
	www.dietitian.com /salt.html (3715 words)

	High Blood Pressure (Site not responding. Last check: )
		High systolic blood pressure (the first and higher number) appears to be a significant indicator for heart complications, including death, in all ages, but especially in middle-aged and older adults.
		High blood pressure was responsible for nearly 43,000 American deaths in 1999 and was listed as the primary or contributing cause of death in an estimated 227,000 cases.
		The death rate from high blood pressure is estimated to have increased by 21% between 1989 and 1999.
	www.reutershealth.com /wellconnected/doc14.html (10440 words)

	ScienceDaily: High Blood Pressure In Kids Linked With Sleep Breathing Problems
		Science Daily — Children with high blood pressure may be at risk for sleep breathing disorders, according to a small study reported at the American Heart Association's 60th Annual Fall Conference of the Council for High Blood Pressure Research.
		High blood pressure in children is defined by a measurement greater than the 95th percentile based on age, gender and height.
		Of the 20 children, 11 had nighttime high blood pressure; 17 had enlarged tonsils and adenoids; 18 were overweight (body mass index greater than 85th percentile), and all had a history of snoring.
	www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2006/10/061007111326.htm (912 words)

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