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2. Hypertension is a ‘silent killer.’ Here’s what your blood ...

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   Whereas your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute, your blood pressure measures the force with which your blood circulates and stresses your artery walls. If you have high ...

3. Hypotension - Wikipedia

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   Hypotension, also known as low blood pressure, is a cardiovascular condition characterized by abnormally reduced blood pressure. [1] Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood [2] and is indicated by two numbers, the systolic blood pressure (the top number) and the diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number), which are the ...

4. Antihypotensive - Wikipedia

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   An antihypotensive, also known as vasopressor, is an agent that raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels, thereby increasing systemic vascular resistance. This is different from inotropes which increase the force of cardiac contraction. Some substances do both (e.g. dopamine, dobutamine).

5. What is Hypertension? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   This can increase your blood pressure and affect your reading. During the test, a healthcare provider will put a blood pressure cuff around your upper arm. The cuff is connected to a small machine.

6. 16 heart-healthy foods to lower cholesterol and blood pressure

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   Low levels of the mineral have been linked to elevated markers of inflammation, which can increase the risk of heart disease, ... a natural compound that can lower blood pressure, reducing the ...

7. Management of hypertension - Wikipedia

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   Hypertension is usually treated to achieve a blood pressure of below 140/90 mmHg to 160/100 mmHg. According to one 2003 review, reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34% and of ischaemic heart disease by 21% and reduce the likelihood of dementia, heart failure, and mortality from cardiovascular disease. [1]