High Blood Pressure and Your Heart
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a widespread health issue affecting millions of people worldwide. In this blog with the expertise of well know cardiologist in Delhi, Dr. Rajiv Passey , who practice at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, we'll get insight from him into what high blood pressure is, its consequences on your health, particularly your heart, and the preventive measures you can take to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Understanding High Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a condition where the force of blood against the walls of your arteries is consistently too high. It is often referred to as the "silent killer" because it usually presents no symptoms until it has already caused damage. Dr. Rajiv Passey explains that there are two primary values used to measure blood pressure 1. Systolic Pressure (the top number): Represents the force when the heart beats. 2. Diastolic Pressure (the bottom number): Represents the force when the heart rests be...