Learn more about high blood pressure. | Alberta Cardiology

 When the heart pushes blood into the arteries, the pressure is high. When the heart relaxes, the pressure is lower.





Stress test in Edmonton Alberta is a measure of the highest (systolic) and lowest (diastolic) values. It is given as 2 numbers - high over low or systolic over diastolic. Blood pressure is measured in "mmHg" which refers to millimeters of mercury.


Your blood pressure fluctuates from day to day, even from time to time. Most doctors will say that a healthy blood pressure is higher than 90/60 mmHg .

What is high blood pressure?

Generally, if a person has blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg measured at least three times at the same clinic, they have hypertension. Your doctor can confirm this by doing a 24-hour blood pressure test or having your blood pressure checked at home.


Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms and may feel quite well. Therefore, it is important that you see your doctor and have your blood pressure checked regularly, especially if you have one or more known risk factors.


Cardiologists in Edmonton Alberta with very high blood pressure may experience headaches, dizziness, or the sudden effects of arterial disease such as chest pain or stroke.


Learn more about high blood pressure.


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