How to Understand Blood Pressure Readings
Blood pressure readings can be overwhelming to look at, never mind to read and understand correctly. What follows is a clear explanation of what you are looking at and what your blood pressure readings mean.
Regular Blood Pressure Checks
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood against the walls of your arteries. Persistent elevation of blood pressure increases your risk of thickening the walls of your arteries which can lead to heart problems kidney disease strokes High blood pressure readings often have no symptoms, so regular blood pressure checks is the only way to […]
