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2. Hypertension - Wikipedia

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   Multiple blood pressure readings (at least two) spaced 1–2 minutes apart should be obtained to ensure accuracy. [92] Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring over 12 to 24 hours is the most accurate method to confirm the diagnosis. [93] An exception to this is those with very high blood pressure readings, especially when there is poor organ ...

3. 21 foods that lower blood pressure — and which foods to avoid

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   High blood pressure is caused by the force of blood flow in the arteries being too high. The DASH diet includes heart-healthy foods that lower blood pressure. 21 foods that lower blood pressure ...

4. Management of hypertension - Wikipedia

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   For most people, recommendations are to reduce blood pressure to less than or equal to somewhere between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg. [2] In general, for people with elevated blood pressure, attempting to achieve lower levels of blood pressure than the recommended 140/90 mmHg will create more harm than benefits, [3] in particular for older people. [4]

5. The Right Way to Position Your Arm for Accurate BP Readings - AOL

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   In other words, the results showed that having your arm resting in the lap during a blood pressure reading may lead to an overestimated systolic blood pressure measurement by 3.9 mm Hg and an ...

6. The Best Foods to Eat If You Have High Blood Pressure - AOL

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   The number of Americans dealing with high blood pressure is inching closer and closer to half of the adult population, making it more important than ever to explore new ways to lessen the negative ...

7. Blood pressure - Wikipedia

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   In the absence of hydrostatic effects (e.g. standing), mean blood pressure decreases as the circulating blood moves away from the heart through arteries and capillaries due to viscous losses of energy. Mean blood pressure drops over the whole circulation, although most of the fall occurs along the small arteries and arterioles. [75]