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Thank you for explaining the importance of taking blood pressure in both arms. I asked my physician to do this and there was a 20 point difference in my left arm. After a series of testing they found a 95% blockage in the main artery located on the left side of my neck. They immediately scheduled surgery the next day and placed a stint in the artery and I am now doing fine. Just think, I had no symptoms whatsoever and if it was not for your website the doctors said I could have surely died from a possible aneurysm or stroke.

Thank you and keep up the good work!

Kim J. - Texas

Hypertension, High Blood Pressure

Hypertension (HTN) is a risk factor for several diseases, including stroke, heart disease, and end-stage renal disease.  Since heart disease and stroke remain the first and third leading causes of death in the United States respectively, control of hypertension can help reduce morbidity and mortality.  A formal public education program about hypertension started by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute in 1972 has shown dramatic results in the reduction of deaths from stroke and heart disease.  But since 1993, the rate of reduction has slowed, suggesting a need for increased public and professional education. 

More than 1/2 of Johnnie's clients have been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Best of all it seems to be easily controlled through proper diet and exercise. 8 out of 10 clients have shown a dramatic decrease in blood pressure levels and are now off blood pressure medications. 

Hypertension Defined

Blood pressure (BP) is expressed as two numbers, written, for example, as 120/80 and spoken “one-twenty over eighty”. Systolic, or maximum blood pressure, is the top number. It reflects the pressure exerted by the left ventricle during contraction. Diastolic, or minimum blood pressure, is the bottom number. It reflects the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest.  Hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mm Hg or greater, diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mm Hg or greater, or taking antihypertensive medication.  The relationship between the degree of hypertension and risk to the patient is linear - that is, the higher the numbers, the more the patient is at risk.   

Because of this linear relationship, categorizing a patient's blood pressure helps to guide treatment.  The following categories are used for adults over 18 who are not acutely ill and who are not currently taking BP medication:

The SBP and DBP numbers used should be based on the average of two or more readings taken at each of two or more visits after an initial screening.  When systolic and diastolic blood pressures fall into different categories, the higher category should be used to classify the patient's blood pressure status.  Unusually low readings should also be evaluated for significance.

If you are one who has high blood pressure and/or wants to lose weight Johnnie has a program specifically for you.

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