When is the last time you checked your blood pressure? You should monitor your blood pressure often because it is vital to your health. High blood pressure is common in many people and is found in all different ages. “In the United States, approximately 85 million people have high blood pressure” (Nordqvist). High blood pressure is a serious medical condition with many causes that can lead to heart attack and stroke. So what is high blood pressure and what causes it?
“If a person has high blood pressure it means the walls of the arteries are receiving too much pressure repeatedly” (Nordqvist). To be considered to have high blood pressure, your blood pressure will read 140/90 or higher (Nordqvist). “The top number refers to the amount of pressure
“If a person has high blood pressure it means the walls of the arteries are receiving too much pressure repeatedly” (Nordqvist). To be considered to have high blood pressure, your blood pressure will read 140/90 or higher (Nordqvist). “The top number refers to the amount of pressure