Blood Pressure Test

Ans: Sometimes also referred to as hypertension. The quantity of blood that is pumped by our heart to the degree of resistance the walls of arteries offer can be called blood pressure. Now imagine a condition where your heart is pumping more blood, and the arteries are getting narrower due to certain health conditions such as high cholesterol level, as a result of which the walls of arteries have to bear a lot of pressure, and this condition is termed as high blood pressure. There are 2 types of high BP.

• Primary high blood - when there is no significant cause of high blood pressure in the body, and it usually happens due to age factors or is sudden.
• Secondary high blood pressure - when there is some underlying disease that triggers the functioning of the heart and causes an elevation in blood pressure.

Ans: Obese people generally go through symptoms of high blood pressure because when a person is overweight, his heart requires more blood and power to circulate necessary nutrients and oxygen to various parts of the body, as a result of which the rate of flow of blood through the vessels increases which subsequently increases the pressure in the walls of blood.

Ans: Heart stroke or heart attack is a condition when there is no blood supply in the heart. This can also be referred to as congestive heart failure. The condition usually arises if the cardiac muscles are stiff, weak, or damaged. Due to the thickening and hardening of the muscles of the heart, it gets very difficult for it to carry on with its routine functions like contraction and expansion of ventricular and atrium walls to receive inflows and outflows of blood, respectively.

Ans: Blood pressure is the force created by the circulation of blood against arteries which is responsible for generating pressure on the walls of the heart known as blood pressure, in other words, the quantity of blood that is pumped by our heart to the degree of resistance the walls of arteries offer can be called as blood pressure.

• Further, Systolic blood pressure is created when the heart beats or the heart is actively pumping blood.
• In contrast, Diastolic blood pressure is created when the heart is in rest or still condition.

Ans: In this condition, the heart is unable to circulate and pump blood to the bodies and organs efficiently. A heart attack can also be called a myocardial infarction.

• Since the heart is not able to perform its function efficiently, it creates a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and a lack of oxygen supply to different organs.
• Heart failure is generally of two kinds.
• The first one is left heart failure, where the left ventricle and atrium fail to contract and expand its muscle, as a result of which there is a reverse flow of fluids in the lungs.
• The second kind is right heart failure, in which the deoxygenated blood from tissues enters back in the abdominal region.

Ans: During pregnancy, there is an expansion of the circulatory system. This happens because there is an increase in the demand for blood supply both by the pregnant woman and her baby. To fulfil this demand, the mother starts secreting a hormone called progesterone which relaxes the muscles and walls of the heart that results in more amount of blood flow through the tissues and ultimately decreases the blood pressure.

Ans: In general, people understand hypotension as low blood pressure, whereas hypertension stands for high BP. Hypotension is an underlying disorder, but hypertension is a chronic health issue that can be a serious situation related to high blood pressure. In hypertension, the reading in the sphygmomanometer rises above 140/90 mm Hg, and in contrast, the reading falls below 90/60 mm Hg.

Ans: There are many issues that you may face if you ignore the fluctuation in your blood pressure. Both high blood pressure and low blood pressure can lead to the deterioration of the health of a human being. Hypertension can cause damage to your arteries, eyes, heart, kidney, brain, causing severe diseases and effects in these body parts. Besides, hypotension may lead to fatigue, dizziness, depression, blurred vision. Hence, one must not ignore these situations and keep regular track of their BP.

Ans: Following are the Causes of High blood pressure:

• Nicotine or alcohol consumption
• Contraceptive pills
• Stress
• Abnormality in functions of kidney or diabetes
• Overweight or obesity
• Aging effect
• Rise in cholesterol level of blood

Ans: Following are the Causes of High blood pressure:

• Endocrine Hormones
• Pregnancy
• Dehydration
• Loss of blood
• Improper diet and consuming fewer nutrients-containing foods

Ans: Following are the Symptoms of High blood pressure:

• Fatigue
• Fainting
• Tiredness and restlessness
• Fever and cold

Following are the Symptoms of High blood pressure:

• Headache
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Normal to severe pain in one or both the shoulders and arms
• Sweat and perspiration

Ans: The steps performed in a blood pressure test are as follows:

• First put your arm parallel with your heart, rest it on a table or other surface.
• Your doctor will cuff your arm with a blood pressure monitor. A blood pressure cuff is a tool that resembles a strap. The bottom border should be positioned slightly above your elbow and should fit securely around your upper arm.
• Your healthcare professional will use an automated instrument or a tiny hand pump to press a button to inflate the blood pressure cuff.
• Your healthcare professional will use an automatic equipment or a manual method to measure the pressure.
• In the event that the cuff is manually inflated and deflated, he or she will place a stethoscope over the main artery in your upper arm to listen to your pulse and blood flow.

Ans: The blood pressure criteria for different age group are as follows:

• A blood pressure test should be performed at least every two to five years on adults (18 years of age and older) who have ideal blood pressure and no heart disease risk factors.
• A yearly blood pressure test should be performed on anyone 40 years of age or older, or younger if they have a higher risk of high blood pressure. A higher risk of high blood pressure is being Black and obese.
• Individuals with long-term medical issues, such as heart disease or hypertension, can require more frequent blood pressure checks.

Ans: If an individual has a BP of 140 /90, then it indicates a person is suffering from high BP. To treat high blood pressure, an individual must undergo the following changes: losing weight, decreasing salt intake in the diet, avoiding smoking and alcohol, regular exercise, a change in lifestyle, and medications.

Ans: Blood pressure measurement device involves connecting cuff of device with pressure gauge. The cuff momentarily stops blood flow to that area of your arm when it tightens around it. You can determine the minimum and maximum pressure in an artery by loosening the cuff, which restarts your blood flow.

Ans: (A) Fruits which are good for low blood pressure are as follows: bananas, apples, grapes, mangoes, apricots, mangoes, watermelon, tomatoes, pomegranate, berries, plums, prunes, avocado, and citrus fruit.

(B) It is advised to consume atleast two cups of milk a day to have low blood pressure. Milk helps in improving cardiovascular system. Dark chocolate also help in lowest systolic blood pressure.

Ans: Steps an individual must take while suffering from high blood pressure are as follows:

• Reduce the intake of sodium or salt in your diet.
• Try shifting to a healthy diet.
• Mediate or exercise on a regular basis.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol.
• Avoid tobacco and smoking.
• Manage your body weight.