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Systolic
blood pressure reading greater or equal to 140 or a diastolic blood
pressure reading greater or equal to 90 indicates high blood pressure.
Research indicates high blood pressure
cannot be detected, as it usually does not have any symptoms. Even if some
do exist, these symptoms are usually mild and imprecise. People who have
high blood pressure typically would not know it until their blood pressure
is measured. That’s why high blood pressure is often labeled "the
silent killer."
Symptoms for high blood pressure are
noticeable in very few people. Symptoms include headache, dizziness,
blurred vision, and nausea, which also indicate chronic fatigue, making a
high blood pressure diagnosis that much more difficult. |
| High blood pressure can go undetected for
years, since in most cases there are no external symptoms, resulting in
progressive damage to major organs like the heart, kidney, liver and blood
vessels. It is possible to associate high blood pressure symptoms with the
secondary causes of high blood pressure or hypertension such as oral
contraceptives and other ailments that could result in hypertension or
high blood pressure.
Since high blood pressure cannot be detected unless
readings are taken, it is possible that organ damaged might be the first
sign. Other ailments such as mini stroke, kidney, and liver failure can
occur as well as heart disease. The eyes, our most sensitive organ, can
also be affected by high blood pressure.
High blood pressure requires immediate medical
attention. It can be controlled even if not completely cured. It’s a
smart idea to have blood pressure monitored regularly for any variations
in the readings.
Blood
Pressure provides detailed information about blood
pressure, blood pressure medications, blood pressure monitors,
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