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Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the walls of the arteries. It is measured by a ratio of two numbers: systolic – registered during a heartbeat and diastolic – registered between heartbeats. Less than 120/80 is optimal. 140/90 or higher is high blood pressure or hypertension.
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Blood pressure is how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries.
It is measured with two numbers.
The first number is during a heartbeat.
The second number is between heartbeats.
It is best to have blood pressure under 120/80.
If your blood pressure is over 140/90, you have high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is also called hypertension.
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