High Blood Pressure

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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)(Free Handout)


Overview


Blood pressure is the force of blood in the arteries. When the heart beats, blood propels in the arteries with force. This is called systolic blood pressure. When the heart relaxes after each beat, the force of the blood flow drops (called diastolic blood pressure). Hypertension, or high blood pressure is the chronic state of elevated pressure in the arteries. A person with systolic and/or di...Read the full article