This document provides a comprehensive overview of blood pressure, including its definition, types (high and low), causes, symptoms, and treatment options. It explains the measurement units and the significance of various blood pressure readings, as well as prevention strategies for high blood pressure. Additionally, it details the different stages of hypertension in adults and emphasizes the importance of monitoring blood pressure regularly.

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Table of Contents
About the book
Copyright
Chapters
Chapter 1 What is Blood Pressure?
Chapter2 Types & Measurement Unit ...
Chapter 3 Understanding the Nature Of Blood ...
Chapter 4 What is Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension
Chapter 5 What are the Types & ...
Chapter 6 Causes of Low Blood Pressure
Chapter 7Causes Of Sudden Drop In The Blood Pressure
Chapter 8 What Is High Blood Pressure/ ...
Chapter 9Symptoms Of High Blood Pressure
Chapter 10Prevention & Cure Of High Blood ...
Chapter 11Types Of High Blood Pressure
Chapter 12 Different Stages of High Blood ...
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3. About the book
This ebook tells you about what is Blood Pressure . What are the types,
causes, symptoms & Treatment of Blood Pressure. It also tells you what
does the different readings of Blood Pressure represent.
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4. Copyright
Author
[GAURI GUPTA ]
Editor
[GAURI GUPTA]
Copyright © 2016 [Gauri Gupta]
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book,
the publisher and authors assume no responsibility for errors or
omissions, or for damages resulting from the use of the information
contained herein.
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5. Chapters
Chapter 1: What is Blood Pressure?
Chapter 2: Types & Measurement Unit of Blood Pressure.
Chapter 3: Understanding the nature of Blood Pressure.
Chapter 4: What is Low Blood Pressure/Hypotension?
Chapter 5: What are the Types & Symptoms of Low Blood
Pressure?
Chapter 6: Causes Of Low Blood Pressure.
Chapter 7: Causes of Sudden Drop in the Blood Pressure.
Chapter 8: What is High Blood Pressure/Hypertension?
Chapter 9: Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
Chapter 10:Prevention & Cure of High Blood Pressure
"OR"
Steps to be taken care to keep your High Blood Pressure
Under Control
Chapter 11: Types Of High Blood Pressure
Chapter 12: Different Stages of High Blood Pressure in
Adults
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6. Chapter 1
What is Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is used to measure the force with which our heart is
pumping blood around our body to provide the oxygen & energy, which
our body needs. Blood pressure is also known as Hypertension
A blood pressure reading always consists of two numbers:
1.Top number (Systolic)
2. Bottom number (Diastolic)
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7. Chapter2
Types & Measurement Unit Of Blood
Pressure
TYPES OF BLOOD PRESSURE:
1. High Blood Pressure (Systolic Pressure)
2. Low blood pressure( Diastolic Pressure)
3. Normal blood pressure.
1. Systolic Pressure:-
It refers to the highest pressure your heart applies when it pumps blood
around your body.
2. Diastolic Pressure:-
It refers to as the lowest pressure your heart applies while pumping
blood around your body.
3. Normal Blood Pressure:-
For a normal blood pressure the top no. (Systolic number) should show a
reading lower than 120 and the bottom no. (Diastolic no.) Should show a
reading lower than 80 . Basically when both these numbers are within
these ranges then your blood pressure is considered to be a normal
blood pressure.
MEASUREMENT UNIT OF BLOOD PRESSURE:-
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury
(mmHg)
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9. Chapter 3
Understanding the Nature Of Blood
Pressure
Understanding the Nature Of Blood Pressure:-
1.The top numbers (systolic) ranges from 70-180
2.The bottom numbers (diastolic) ranges from 40-100
As per the chart what does the readings mean?
1.If the reading is 90/60 or Less - you may have Low Blood Pressure
2. If the reading is More than 90/60 and Less than 120/80- It is Normal
Blood Pressure. This is referred to as an Ideal and Healthy Reading.
3. If reading is More than 120/80 and Less than 140/90- Means your
blood pressure is Slightly High & you should try to bring it under control
4. If reading is 140/90 or More- Means you have High Blood
Pressure.Take the medicines prescribed by your doctor.
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10. It Means:-
If reading is 140 or more:-
No matter is the bottom reading, you have high blood pressure.
If your bottom reading is 90 or above :-
No what is the top reading, you may have high blood pressure.
If your top number reading is 90 or less :-
No matter what is the bottom reading, you may have low blood pressure
If your bottom reading is 60 or less :-
No matter what is the top reading, you may have low blood pressure.
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11. Chapter 4
What is Low Blood Pressure/
Hypotension
- A low blood pressure refers to a reading of 90/60 mmHg or lower.
- For any reading to be counted as a low blood pressure only any one of
the numbers has to be lower than it should be.
Means:-
- If the Top Number (Systolic Number) is either 90 or less than 90, doesn't
matter what the bottom number is, It may be considered as a Low Blood
Pressure
"OR"
- Of the Bottom Number (Diastolic Number) are either 60 or less than 60,
no matter what the top number is, it may be considered to be as the Low
Blood Pressure.
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12. Chapter 5
What are the Types & Symptoms of
Low Blood Pressure?
Types Of Low Blood Pressure / Hypotension:-
1- Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension).
2- Neurally Mediated Hypotension.
# What is Orthostatic Hypotension (Postural Hypotension)?
- The kind of blood pressure that occurs when someone is getting up
from a lying down position to a standing positions .9
- It is also called orthostatic hypotension
# What is Neurally Mediated Hypotension ?
- The type of low blood pressure that occurs when someone stands for a
long period of time is called Neurally Mediated Hypotension
# Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure:-
Some of the symptoms of low blood pressure include.
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- A feeling of light headache
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Blurred vision
If none of the above symptoms are there and the blood pressure it is
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But it can be a matter of concern, especially for old age people where
inadequate supply of blood to the heart, brain or other important parts
of the body.
The heart issues in case of low blood pressure usually occurs when the
blood pressure drops suddenly & there is inadequate supply of blood to
your brain.
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14. Chapter 6
Causes of Low Blood Pressure
There is not always a specific or clear reason behind low pressure. It can
be due to any one of the following reasons.
- Liver disease
- Pregnancy
- Hormonal problems such as diabetes, low blood sugar
- Heat stroke
- Abnormal heart beats
- Heart failure
- Some prescribed medicines for High Blood Pressure, Depression.
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15. Chapter 7
Causes Of Sudden Drop In The Blood
Pressure
Reaction to drinking of alcohol.
- It can by reaction of taking some prescribed medicinal
- High body temperature
- Loss of blood from bleeding
- Severe dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea or fever.
- A severe allergic reaction
- Sepsis, a severe blood infection.
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16. Chapter 8
What Is High Blood Pressure/
Hypertension
The highest blood pressure/hypertension is the highest pressure your
body applies when it pumps blood around your body. It is a common
disease in which the blood flows through the arteries at a rate higher
than the normal pressure. High blood pressure can cause heart & kidney
disease.
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17. Chapter 9
Symptoms Of High Blood Pressure
There are no as such symptoms of high blood pressure so if you want to
know that you have high blood pressure or not are by having your blood
pressure measured.
Who are the at most suffers?
There is an increased risk of high blood pressure if you:
• Eat too much salt.
• Do not eat enough fruit & vegetables.
• Don’t do enough exercise.
• Drink too much alcohol/smoke.
• Have a relative with high blood pressure.
• Are overweight.
High blood pressure can also occur due to the following reasons:-
A-Genetics B-Lack of physical activity.
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18. Chapter 10
Prevention & Cure Of High Blood
Pressure
"OR"
Steps To Be Taken Care To Keep
Your High Blood Pressure Under
Control
1. Exercise regularly
2. lose weight if you need to
3. Eat healthy diet
4. Reduce the amount of salt you eat
5. Drink less coffee
6. If you drink too much of alcohol, reduce it
7. Stop smoking
8. Eat plenty of fruits & vegetables
NOTE: If your blood pressure is high, it needs to be closely monitored
until it is under control.
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20. Chapter 11
Types Of High Blood Pressure
There are mainly two types of high blood pressure-
1. Primary High Blood Pressure:-
It is the most common type of high blood pressure. We usually cannot
determine the exact cause of high blood pressure. (This type of high
blood pressure tends to develop itself as a person’s gets older)
2. Secondary High Blood Pressure:-
It can be caused by the reaction of certain other medicines. This type
usually can be resolved after creating & removing the cause.
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21. Chapter 12
Different Stages of High Blood
Pressure in adults
There are basically 3 different stages of high blood pressure
(hypertension) in adults:
1.Prehypertension:- The first stage hypertension is prehypertension. In
this stage, the top number (systolic) reading is between 120-139 mmHg
or the bottom number (Diastolic) reading is between 80-89.
2-High Blood Pressure Stage 1:- The top no. reading is between 140-159
or the bottom no. reading is between 90-99.
3-High Blood Pressure Stage 2:-The top no. reading is 160 or higher or
bottom no. reading is 100 or higher.
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