Blood Pressure Outline

Introduction: High blood pressure or hypertension meaning high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. Normal Blood Pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is consider pre-hypertension, and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered high. The systolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood forward into the arteries. The diastolic pressure is the pressure in the arteries as the heart relaxes after the contraction.
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Pregnant women with high blood pressure have healthy babies without serious problems; high blood pressure can be dangerous for both the mother and the fetus. Women
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Talk to your doctor about the medications you're currently taking. Some medications can cause increases in blood pressure. If so, he may prescribe an alternate medication or determine whether you can avoid taking it until after you deliver.
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Limit or eliminate fried foods. Continuous consumption of fried foods or foods highly concentrated in oil can cause oil to build up in your arteries. A buildup in your arteries narrows the path of blood flow, thus increasing your blood pressure. If you consume fried foods, balance the meal with fresh vegetables (i.e., fried chicken with a salad instead of french fries).
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Monitor your salt intake. The daily limit for consumption of salt is 2,400 mg; however, limiting your intake to 1,500 mg has shown significant results in lowering blood pressure. Processed foods, fast food and even some sports drinks are high in sodium even if they don't taste salty.
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