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Basic understanding of blood pressure WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF REBUILDING OUR WEBSITE. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTIES NAVIGATING AROUND THE SITE, PLEASE CALL US ON 01835 864866 FOR HELP! OUR ONLINE SHOP IS FULLY OPERATIONAL AND IS NOT AFFECTED BY THE WEBSITE CHANGES. YOU CAN SEARCH FOR THE PRODUCTS OF YOUR CHOICE THERE! SIMPLY CLICK ON THE 'TO SHOP ONLINE' MOVING LINK ABOVE TO BE REDIRECTED TO OUR ONLINE SHOP. IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY DIFFICULTIES NAVIGATING AROUND THE SITE or GOING TO OUR ONLINE SHOP, PLEASE CALL US ON 01835 864866 FOR HELP! Our International number for calling from outside the UK is + 44 1835 864866. Blood transports the nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body through a network of blood vessels - veins, arteries and capillaries. Blood pressure depends on factors like the amount of circulating blood, the pumping strength of the heart, the diameter of the vessels and any resistance to the blood flow within the vessels (i.e. obstructions and narrowing). Balanced/normal blood pressure helps to facilitate correct flow of the blood within the body. Excessively low blood pressure may prevent the blood reaching the extremities, thus starving them of oxygen and nutrients; whilst raised/high blood pressure - if undiscovered and untreated - can precipitate a damage to the walls of blood vessels and to the heart muscle and lead or contribute to dangerous and life threatening events, such as heart disease and strokes.
High blood pressure - hypertension - can kill, if the sufferer remains unaware of it and without effective treatment that corrects and controls the problem and/or the underlying condition. Hypertension is often a silent condition that can go undetected for many years until it has caused a visible and obvious damage. Often people feel no symptoms at all and the longer the high pressure goes untreated, the greater the damage that can occur. Medical professionals, patients groups and charities alike, all contribute significantly to the public understanding and awareness of high blood pressure, its symptoms, assessment methods and diagnosis, available treatments and long term management. Low blood pressure - hypotension - is seldom serious. The most problems occur when blood pressure drops very suddenly, depriving the brain of an adequate supply. This causes dizziness, light-headedness and unsteadiness. In some people, postural hypotension - pooling of the blood in lower extremities - can occur, when suddenly rising up from a sitting or lying down position. Postural hypotension can cause falls and lead to fall related injuries, which can be gravely serious - especially in the frail elderly people. Personal awareness of own blood pressure together with medical guidance are essential to the long term welfare of people with blood pressure problems - more importantly when the high blood pressure is present. There are many factors that play a part in the increased risk of high blood pressure. These include age, family history and gender. Many underlying conditions or diseases, such as pregnancy, hormonal disturbances, diabetes or kidney disorders can cause or exacerbate the hypertension. Highly crucial are lifestyle habits like diet, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption and level of fitness (i.e. regular exercising). Advances in medical sciences make it possible to effectively correct and control the blood pressure with many different pharmacological treatments available. Basic lifestyle changes -stopping smoking, eating healthier diet and exercising - can also make a positive and significant difference. The key messages are:
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In general, changes in blood pressure are valid
indicators of the overall state of health. Changed blood pressure may signal a
presence of an underlying condition that needs treatment or it can manifest an
unhealthy lifestyle that requires modification. It alerts to potential health
problems that could be prevented or minimised, if prompt medical advice is
sought. 
