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Success Story
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:
| Category |
Systolic |
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Diastolic |
| Optimal |
<120 |
and |
<80 |
| Normal |
<130 |
and |
<85 |
| High
Normal |
130-139 |
or |
85-89 |
| Stage
I HTN |
140-159 |
or |
90-99 |
| Stage
II HTN |
160-179 |
or |
100-109 |
| Stage
III HTN |
>180 |
or |
>110 |
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.
Like any exercise program you should
first consult with your physician for approval before starting and again
within 2 weeks of starting your program so that blood pressure levels
can be monitored. In most cases you will see a dramatic decrease in
blood pressure levels and your physician may have to make adjustments to
your medications or even better discontinue your meds.
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