New guidelines means half of all Americans have hypertension

New guidelines means half of all Americans have hypertension

The top or first number is called the systolic pressure describing the pressure on blood vessels when the heart takes a beat and the bottom or second number is called the diastolic pressure when the heart relaxes or is in-between beats.

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What it mean to have Hypertension

What it mean to have Hypertension

Hypertension is one of the most common conditions that affects millions of people. It is a condition in which a person’s blood pressure is greater than a healthy level and puts too much force on the artery walls.

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