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With approximately 16 million people in the UK with high blood pressure the demand continues to grow for easy to use monitors for home use. What Is Blood Pressure? The heart is a small by very powerful pump that beats steadily throughout your life, pumping blood through your body every day. The pressure created by the heart to pump blood through the blood vessels is called blood pressure. When the heart muscle contracts the blood surges through the arteries and the systolic (upper) blood pressure value occurs. The diastolic (lower) value is the resting pressure before the heart contracts again. When Does It Become Too High? Hypertension is the term used when your blood pressure remains abnormally high. The most important causes of this condition are hereditary factors, but incorrect diet, alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise and stress all increase the risk.
Measurement	Guidance	Action
Optimal Blood Pressure	120/80	Normal blood pressure, re-check in one year
Normal Blood Pressure	130/85	Upper range of normal, re-check in one year, take lifestyle advice.
Normal Systolic Value	140/90	Upper range of normal, re-check in one year, take lifestyle advice.
Mild Hypertension	160/100	High blood pressure, re-check in 5 minutes, if still high, see your GP within next few weeks.
Moderate Hypertension	180/110	High blood pressure, re-check in 5 minutes, if still high, see your GP within next few weeks.
Severe Hypertension	above 180/110	High blood pressure, DO NOT IGNORE, see your GP as soon as possible!
What Are The Consequences? Even moderately elevated blood pressure at a constant state, if it is not treated, can damage the heart and blood vessels and may lead to a hardening of the arteries as well as other heart, circulatory and kidney problems. What Can You Do To Combat High Blood Pressure? Every form of high blood pressure can be effectively treated by taking suitable measures. As a means of prevention, and also to combat moderately increased blood pressure, changing your lifestyle and eating habits is enough to produce an improvement. However, for most people medical treatment is necessary. On this point you should rely on your doctor's advice and the medication they prescribe. Steps to take: Eat sensibly Stop smoking Reduce your alcohol consumption Exercise regularly Reduce sources of stress Set aside time to relax Monitor your blood pressure Even moderately elevated blood pressure at a constant state, if it is not treated, can damage the heart and blood vessels and may lead to a hardening of the arteries as well as other heart, circulatory and kidney problems. What Can You Do To Combat High Blood Pressure? Every form of high blood pressure can be effectively treated by taking suitable measures. As a means of prevention, and also to combat moderately increased blood pressure, changing your lifestyle and eating habits is enough to produce an improvement. However, for most people medical treatment is necessary. On this point you should rely on your doctor's advice and the medication they prescribe. Steps to take: Eat sensibly Stop smoking Reduce your alcohol consumption Exercise regularly Reduce sources of stress Set aside time to relax Monitor your blood pressure Even moderately elevated blood pressure at a constant state, if it is not treated, can damage the heart and blood vessels and may lead to a hardening of the arteries as well as other heart, circulatory and kidney problems. What Can You Do To Combat High Blood Pressure? Every form of high blood pressure can be effectively treated by taking suitable measures. As a means of prevention, and also to combat moderately increased blood pressure, changing your lifestyle and eating habits is enough to produce an improvement. However, for most people medical treatment is necessary. On this point you should rely on your doctor's advice and the medication they prescribe. Steps to take: Eat sensibly Stop smoking Reduce your alcohol consumption Exercise regularly Reduce sources of stress Set aside time to relax Monitor your blood pressure


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