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Heart Disease (Expert Forum)
Confusion
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Confusion
by Janale, Nov 29, 1999 12:00AM
Hello,
There seems to be lots of confusion about the categories of blood pressure. We all know that 120/80 is the normal bp. What is the high-normal, borderline, mild, moderate and high bps are?
What does the NLB say about it?
PS: Does a sleeping position contribute to BP temporarily?
Esquire
There seems to be lots of confusion about the categories of blood pressure. We all know that 120/80 is the normal bp. What is the high-normal, borderline, mild, moderate and high bps are?
What does the NLB say about it?
PS: Does a sleeping position contribute to BP temporarily?
Esquire
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Nov 29, 1999 12:00AM
Member Comments (5)
by Nick, Dec 12, 1999 12:00AM
Which (diastolic or systolic) blood pressure is more important for heart in mddle age males?What should blood pressure be during sleep?Thank you.Nick
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Dec 15, 1999 12:00AM
Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure are important. Outdated thinking was that the diastolic blood pressure is more important, but doctors no longer believe this. Blood pressure normally declines during sleep.
by Nick, Dec 15, 1999 12:00AM
On average how much does blood pressure increases in mmHg when a person is doing a math questions and reading books and newspapers?Thank you.Nick
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Dec 15, 1999 12:00AM
Pleasant reading should not raise the blood pressure. Mental stress (as from complex arithmetic) can raise the blood pressure several points - just how much (or if at all) depends on the individual.
by slatts, Jul 03, 2008 07:36AM
A related discussion, Mental Confusion as related to heart disease was started.
