Blood Pressure Management
Hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure is above normal (high).
It is defined as having an elevated systolic blood pressure (top number),
greater than (>)140 mmHg (millimeters of mercury) and a diastolic blood
pressure (bottom number) >90 mmHg.
Systolic blood pressure between 120-139 mmHg and Diastolic blood pressure between 80-89 mmHg is considered Prehypertensive. Normal blood pressure is a Systolic/Diastolic less than (<) 120/80.
Heart Disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. Hypertension
affects 50 million Americans annually and is the primary risk factor
in over 250,000 deaths a year. 75% of individuals with high blood
pressure are not adequately controlling their blood pressure and
over 30% of individuals with high blood pressure are unaware their
pressure is high. This is because damage throughout the body from
high blood pressure, especially the heart, may display no signs or
symptoms.
At Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medical Supplies, we can quickly and conveniently take your blood pressure and help monitor your cardiovascular health, Our pharmacists will. . .
- Keep a record and even send results to your physician at your request
- Provide Education and Lifestyle management options to help reduce your blood pressure
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