Understanding Blood Pressure Readings - American Heart Association
Aug 14, 2025 · Use our blood pressure chart to learn what your blood pressure levels and numbers mean, including normal blood pressure and the difference between systolic and diastolic.
What is High Blood Pressure? | American Heart Association
Aug 14, 2025 · High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. It happens when the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels is too high. High blood pressure can lead to …
High Blood Pressure | American Heart Association
What is high blood pressure or hypertension? The American Heart Association provides information on high blood pressure, low blood pressure, and how to monitor, treat and prevent high blood pressure.
La presión arterial se expresa en dos números, como 112/78 mmHg. El número de arriba, lo que se denomina presión sistólica, es la presión cuando late el corazón. El número de abajo, lo que se …
What Is High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the artery walls. It’s measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). High blood pressure means the pressure in your …
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Nov 17, 2025 · High blood pressure and hypertension occurs when the force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels is too high, and it increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.
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Aug 14, 2025 · Learn key facts from the new AHA high blood pressure guideline: dementia risks, heart disease prevention, pregnancy concerns, when to seek emergency care and more.
When Blood Pressure Is Too Low - American Heart Association
May 6, 2024 · What is considered low blood pressure? Find out the signs, symptoms, and causes of low blood pressure and how to tell when blood pressure is too low.
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Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter?
May 2, 2023 · High blood pressure can lead to serious problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Learn what a normal reading should be and what it means when the numbers are out of range.