Hypertension is a very common condition affecting up to 40% of adults. This lower pressure is referred to as the diastolic blood pressure. The lower pressure occurs during the relaxation of the heart's left ventricle. The higher pressure is known as the systolic blood pressure. The higher pressure occurs during the contraction of the heart's left ventricle. Because of the pumping action of the heart, the pressure within the arteries cycles between a higher pressure and a lower pressure. Those numbers are the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure. A blood pressure measurement includes two numbers.
Whether you're looking for answers for yourself or someone you love, we're here to give you the best information available. What is it? Who gets it? The symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. In this video, we'll cover the basics of hypertension. Leslie Thomas, a nephrologist at Mayo Clinic.
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