High blood pressure


In technical terms hypertension shows its symptoms only when the situation is already compromised. This is why experts insist on the importance of regular check-ups, even more so in the presence of other risk factors, such as hypercholesterolemia. However, there are some symptoms of high blood pressure, often veiled, that should make the person suspicious if they persist for a long time and perhaps do not improve even with the use of specific treatments.

Blood pressure is the thrust of blood on the walls of the arteries as it flows through them. It depends on the strength and rate at which the heart contracts pushing blood into the blood vessels, the viscosity and amount of blood in circulation, and the resistance exerted by the walls of the vessels themselves. In relation to the movements made by the heart to pump blood into the vessels, a distinction is made between maximum and minimum pressure: maximum or systolic is the pressure exerted by blood on the walls of the arteries during the contraction and thrusting phase of the heart; Minima or diastolic, on the other hand, is the pressure present in the blood vessels when the heart dilates to accommodate blood arriving from the veins.

Blood pressure is an important parameter because it is an indicator of the state of health of the body, especially the cardiovascular system. When it exceeds certain thresholds, it becomes a very important risk factor as it increases the chances of being affected by serious diseases, such as cerebral stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. That's why it's important to monitor it and understand when it gets up too high.


When the pressure is high


The ideal values are less than 120 mmHg for maximum and 80 mmHg for minimum.

We are talking abaout high blood pressure when: 


The more these values grow, the more severe hypertension becomes and puts the health of the heart, arteries and brain at risk.

Some fluctuations in blood pressure are normal and can be linked, for example, to the posture assumed, to the outside temperature, to physical activity, to the emotions experienced. Being hypertensive means having blood pressure values that are constantly above normal, even when you are lying down and calm.


The Early Symptoms of High Blood Pressure



Most of the time, people with high blood pressure do not experience characteristic symptoms and do not find out they have high blood pressure until they measure it. However, in some cases it can manifest itself in a veiled way, with the signs listed above.

Over time, if no action is taken, these manifestations can increase in frequency and intensity. In addition, other disorders may appear:


What to do


Unfortunately, the manifestations of high blood pressure are not very indicative and can also be easily attributed to other diseases, which is why they are often underestimated. On the other hand, at the first signs it would be important to go to the doctor for check-ups, so that you can intervene appropriately if necessary. That's why experts recommend learning to listen to yourself and always paying close attention to the signals your body throws.

Not only that, but it is also essential to have regular professional blood pressure measurements, with a frequency that will be recommended by the professional depending on the individual case.

Today, home blood pressure measurement is also considered essential, especially to better clarify the hypertensive picture, to know the real levels of blood pressure and to verify the effectiveness of any treatments prescribed. The advice, generally, is to measure your blood pressure twice a day, morning and evening, before eating and taking any medication, while sitting, taking at least three measurements a few minutes apart and considering the last value. Write down the values in a notebook so that you can report them to your doctor.