High blood pressure?

BP definition.: The blood pressure is the resistance to blood flow through the body. The higher number is the resistance when the heart pumps, and the lower number is the resistance when the heart relaxes and fills. High BP can lead to problems with the heart, kidneys, eyes, blood vessels and brain.

High blood pressure : Blood pressure is the force of blood as it flows through the walls of the arteries. It is measured as mm of mercury. There are two numbers to it . The upper higher number is when heart is pumping blood and called Systolic and lower when heart is at rest called Diastolic.Notmal BP is 120/ 80.Prehypertension is120-139/80-89.Numbers above that140/90 is HighBP and called Hypertension according to NIH

More than 140/90: Your blood pressure is recorded as two figures. For example, 150/95 mm Hg. High Blood pressure is persistent readings greater than 140/90. This can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Self-help: Lose weight, exercise, eat healthily, reduce alcohol, caffeine and salt. Still high: See your doctor you may need as many as three or four medications for high blood pressure.