Why It Is Important to Maintain an Adequate Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is known as the "silent killer" because a person may not even be aware of the fact that he or she has high blood pressure if it is not monitored regularly, thus causing fatal health problems. An adequate blood pressure reading in an adult is 120/90 mm Hg. If the bottom number rises, the patient is considered to have hypertension. If the numbers drop to a low point, the person is considered hypotensive. There are many reasons to keep a check on your blood pressure.

Prevents Stretching of Vascular Walls

Maintaining an adequate blood pressure will reduce the risk of your vascular walls becoming stretched and injured. The pressure of your blood rushing through your vessels is like the wear and tear on your vehicle; it can only take so much.

Prevent Stroke or Heart Attack

Heart Attacks Can Be Fatal

Keeping your blood pressure in the healthy range will prevent your heart from having to pump harder to get the blood through blockages, thus preventing heart attacks and strokes.

Ensure Regular Supply of Oxygen

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A healthy blood pressure ensures that your body tissues will receive regular supplies of oxygen-rich blood.

Prevent Kidney Damage

Kidney

You will prevent kidney damage if you maintain an adequate blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, high blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure. The kidneys and the circulatory system work together towards good health. Kidneys have dense blood vessels with a high volume of blood flowing through them. High blood pressure will cause these arteries to harden, narrow, or weaken.

Prevent Many Ailments

Eye Pressure

Maintaining an adequate blood pressure will help prevent vision problems, erectile dysfunction, angina, memory loss, and even fluid in the lungs. Your blood pressure is vital to your health and should be monitored regularly.

References

• American Heart Association