A blood pressure reading of 140/90mmHg or above is considered high blood pressure.
High blood pressure, HPB, or hypertension is when the force with which your heart pumps blood into your vessels remains consistently high. Hypertension increases your risk of getting heart diseases and stroke, which are the leading causes of death in the US.
Here’s what CDC data estimates about high blood pressure:
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Also known as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, these drugs lower blood pressure by preventing your body from producing a hormone that narrows your blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to dilate so that blood can easily flow through. They are often prescribed to people under 55 years of age. Common ACE inhibitors are enalapril, lisinopril, perindopril, and ramipril.
Like ACE inhibitors, ARBs also lower blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessels, but through a different mechanism. ARBs block the effects of the chemical which narrows blood vessel so that the blood vessels can dilate, and blood can easily flow. These are often prescribed to people who cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors. Commonly prescribed ARBs are candesartan, irbesartan, losartan, valsartan, and olmesartan.
These medications lower blood pressure by lowering cardiac output as well as by relaxing your blood vessels. These include amlodipine, felodipine, and nifedipine.
Also known as water pills, these drugs lower blood pressure by removing the excess amount of water and sodium from your body. Common examples of diuretics are furosemide, indapamide, and bendroflumethiazide.
Beta-blockers were once considered gold standard treatment for high blood pressure. These medications lower blood pressure by slowing down your heartbeat and pumping blood with less force. Because newer and better medications are now available, beta-blockers are now considered less effective than the rest. Common examples are atenolol and bisoprolol.
Until and unless low blood pressure causes serious signs and symptoms, it’s not something to worry about. You can try different methods to raise your blood pressure and bring it back to normal. Ensure to consult with your health care provider before trying any of these remedies.
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