High blood pressure, How do you know

What really is blood pressure? Approximately 60-80 times per minute the heart muscle pulls, this blood is continuously pumped through the arteries. Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the walls of blood vessels press. When the heart contracts the pressure on the vessel walls higher. This is called systolic pressure, or systolic blood pressure. Between two strokes relax the muscle and the pressure again. This pressure is called diastolic pressure, or hypertension.

What can I do to high blood pressure?
Who has hypertension it is wise to his or her diet and lifestyle habits to adapt for blood pressure treatment and hypertension treatment. Consider the following points:

* Do not eat too much salt (potato chips, licorice, canned soups, etc.);
* Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables;
* Take enough exercise;
* Ensure adequate rest and relaxation;
* Trying to lose weight if you are overweight;

Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet * as your cholesterol is high,
* Do not smoke;
* Ensure adequate sleep.

A special form of hypertension is pulmonary hypertension (PH). It is the pressure in the pulmonary artery and part of the heart increased. It is a rare, progressive and incurable disease that occurs predominately in women.

How do I find if I have a high blood pressure?
In general you can not 'feel' that you have high blood pressure, and there are no obvious symptoms. Only an extremely high blood pressure is directly associated with headache, shortness of breath, dizziness or vision problems. Even if you notice anything about it, the long-term hypertension indeed harmful to the body. Often shows that hypertension is only discovered when the damage has already occurred. Sustained hypertension should not be ignored. When in doubt, it is strongly recommended blood pressure have measure.