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monitoring blood pressure, untreated hypertension, lifestyle changes, hypertension, hypertension, essential, blood is pumped, exerts pressure on the walls of arteries, systolic blood pressure, pressure against these walls, the heart contracts, diastolic blood pressure, pressure, the heart relaxes, get a blood pressure reading, told the systolic pressure/diastolic pressure, normal blood pressure is below 120/80, high blood pressure, hypertension, occurs, the systolic pressure is consistently over 140 mm hg, diastolic blood pressure is consistently over 90 mm hg, "essential hypertension", high blood pressure, no identifiable cause, prehypertension, systolic blood pressure is between 120, 139, diastolic blood pressure is between 90, 99, have prehypertension, likely to develop high blood pressure at some point, recommend lifestyle changes to bring blood pressure down to normal ranges, blood pressure is determined by t he amount, blood pumped, by the actions, the heart, by the size, the arteries, many other factors, affect blood pressure, the water volume, salt content, the kidneys, nervous system, blood vessels, various hormone levels, african americans of both sexes, caucasian males have a higher rate of significant hypertension, essential hypertension has no correctable cause, genetic factors have been identified, high blood pressure has no symptoms at, why it, the "silent killer", millions of people have high blood pressure, not know they have this serious condition, experience a mild headache, blood pressure is elevated, headache is severe, experience any, the symptoms below, must be seen right away, a sign of dangerously high blood pressure, malignant hypertension, a serious complication, a heart attack, tiredness, confusion, visual changes, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, perspiration, pale skin, redness, an angina-like pain, crushing chest pain, no symptoms, blood pressure measurements, repeated over time, systolic blood pressure consistently over 140, diastolic blood pressure consistently over 90, considered hypertension, look, signs of complications to heart, kidneys, eyes, organs in body, multiple systolic blood pressure readings between 130, 139, diastolic blood pressure readings between 80, 89, prehypertension, recommend, encourage lifestyle changes, weight loss, exercise, nutritional changes, suspected causes, secondary hypertension, essential hypertension is diagnosed, no causes, part of treatment, important to have blood pressure checked by doctor at regular intervals, tell how often that needs to be, want to consider a home blood pressure monitor, bring the readings to doctor, visits, necessary lifestyle changes to help bring blood pressure, weight loss, have extra pounds, regular exercise, follow a low fat diet rich in fish, chicken, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, very light on red meats, limit sodium intake, nutritionist, how best to, this, medications that, listed below, need 2, medications to control blood pressure, diuretics, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme, ace, inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, arbs, calcium channel blockers, hydralazine, clonidine, doxazosin, prazosin, essential hypertension is controllable, proper treatment, lifelong monitoring, require periodic adjustments, untreated hypertension, lead to, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, heart damage, blood vessel damage, arteriosclerosis, kidney damage, stroke, loss of vision, diagnosed, high blood pressure, important to have blood pressure checked at annual exams, history of high blood pressure in family, have high blood pressure, have regularly scheduled appointments, in between appointments, have any, symptoms call health care provider right away, severe headache, excessive tiredness, confusion, visual changes, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, shortness of breath, significant sweating, prevention, based upon lifestyle changes, weight loss, overweight, excess weight adds to heart strain, weight loss the only treatment needed to lower blood pressure, exercise to improve cardiac fitness, dietary adjustments to lower fat, modify sodium in diet, salt, msg, baking soda all contain sodium.