Dr. Surindar Khinda | What your blood pressure numbers mean
Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries as it is pumped throughout the body.
"Your arteries are built to withstand a certain amount of pressure, but there is a limit to what they can withstand," says Dr. Surindar Khinda
For this reason, blood pressure is measured and segmented according to how it affects our health. The four categories of blood pressure are:
Normal Blood Pressure: Less than 120/80 mmHg
Hypertension: Between 120-129/80 mmHg
Stage 1: Hypertension: Between 130-139/80-90 mmHg
Stage 2 hypertension: 140/90 mmHg or higher
Normal blood pressure is considered healthy. Elevated or high blood pressure damages the heart and arteries by:
Force your heart to pump harder. Over time, this causes the heart muscle to thicken, making it harder for the heart to fill and pump blood.
Narrowing and hardening of your arteries. This can restrict normal blood flow.
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