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Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure Readings
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
Visiting your doctor to find out a 120/80 mm Hg blood pressure reading does not make any sense to most people. However, when you understand what these numbers mean, there is a huge difference that usually reflects in your mood according to the category in which your blood pressure falls, from normal to low, or going up toward hypertension.
Measuring Blood Pressure
The American Heart Association (AHA) committed to its motto of "Learn and Live" provides the population with comprehensible information on how to practice blood pressure readings at home. Due to the high incidence of high blood pressure in the United States , the purpose is early detection of the Silent Killer, in which every year increases the morbid statistics nationwide.
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