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Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood on the inner walls of arteries. Blood pressure can fluctuate slightly throughout the day, decreasing when you relax and temporarily increasing when you are excited or stressed. High blood pressure occurs due to constriction of very small blood vessels called arterioles. As a result, the heart has …
When temperatures and humidity increase, the human body must act as a natural cooling machine, and this has a significant impact on the circulatory system and especially blood pressure. For people with a history of heart disease or high blood pressure, this environmental change can have serious consequences if not recognized and properly controlled. Mechanisms …
Caffeine is present in your morning cup of coffee, your afternoon tea, or the energy drink that helps you stay awake at work. But behind that familiar feeling of alertness, caffeine is actually making significant changes inside the body, especially to blood pressure. How does caffeine affect blood pressure? 1. Blood pressure changes when consuming …
High blood pressure is not a disease that breaks out immediately. It often starts with small changes in the body that we do not notice. A day of too much stress, a meal that is saltier than usual, a sleepless night, all gradually put pressure on the blood vessel walls. What is worrying is that …
No one wants to experience pain, but few people know that pain (whether acute or chronic) not only makes the body uncomfortable but also has a significant impact on blood pressure. Acute pain can temporarily increase blood pressure by activating the body’s stress response. On the other hand, chronic pain can contribute to high blood …
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition characterized by persistently increased blood pressure in the vascular system. While the serious effects of high blood pressure on the heart and kidneys are well known, its insidious effects on the eyes are often overlooked. In fact, high blood pressure can cause serious …
Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood throughout your body. Each time your heart contracts to pump blood, your blood pressure increases (called systolic pressure), and when your heart rests between beats, your blood pressure drops (called diastolic pressure). Blood pressure is measured in …
The eye is an organ with a very delicate and vulnerable vascular structure. Prolonged high blood pressure will put great pressure on the blood vessel walls, causing them to thicken, narrow or leak. When the amount of blood reaching the retina (the layer of tissue at the back of the eye that helps capture light) …
Blood pressure measures the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. Your blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day. If it stays high for weeks or months, your heart has to work harder to pump blood. This is high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Untreated high blood pressure can damage the walls of …
Sudden high blood pressure can be a serious and potentially life-threatening condition, as it can damage your heart, blood vessels, and other organs. If your blood pressure exceeds 120/80 mm Hg, you need treatment. Most people with high blood pressure don’t notice symptoms until their condition reaches dangerous levels, but understanding what causes sudden high …
