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Blood pressure (BP) is the force of circulating blood exerted against the artery walls. It is denoted by two numbers representing systolic/diastolic blood pressure such as '120/80'. There are two types of blood pressures namely high blood pressure (hypertension) and low blood pressure (hypotension). High blood pressure is termed as silent killer as it does not cause symptoms; however, some individuals may present symptoms that include nausea, headache, dizziness, and blurred vision. The symptoms of low blood pressure are dizziness or light-headedness. Blood pressure is measured in the seated position with your arm resting on a table by means of a device known as sphygmomanometer. |
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Normal blood pressure is 120/80, high blood pressure 140/90, and low blood pressure 90/60. In most of the cases, cause for high blood pressure is unknown but it may occur due to abnormality of either kidney or aorta, or excessive contraction of certain arteries. Low blood pressure can be caused by medications, chronic illness, diabetes, blood loss due to injury, adrenal gland disease, and so on. By adopting some or all of the following lifestyle measures, an individual can maintain normal blood pressure and prevent or delay the blood pressure disease: losing weight in case of obesity, doing adequate physical exercise, quitting smoking, managing your stress, and eating a balanced diet. |
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A wide array of generic medications for blood pressure is available from Blood-pressure-drugs.com, which include Accupril, Aceon, Clonidine, Cozaar, Micardis, Norvasc, Tenormin, Trandate, Verelan, Zestril, Zebeta, Prinivil, Inderal and so on. Generic Accupril is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure, which improves the blood flow through the circulatory system. This drug should not be used during pregnancy and should also be avoided during nursing. Generic Clonidine is another generic drug prescribed to treat blood pressure as well as reduce the risk of stroke. |
