Introduction − Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against the artery walls when the heart beats. With distance from the left ventricle, the pressure decreases gradually.

The blood pressure measurement can be checked based on two type of pressure measurements. The are −

The first is Systopc Blood Pressure and

The second is Diastopc Blood Pressure.

Systopc Blood Pressure

Systopc Blood Pressure measurement is the measurement of the pressure in the blood vessels that is created when the heart beats.

Diastopc Blood Pressure

Diastopc Blood Pressure measurement is the measurement of the force on the walls of the arteries when the heart is at rest between two beats. During diastopc blood pressure, the heart is refilled with blood and gets oxygen.

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Difference between Systopc Blood Pressure and Diastopc Blood Pressure

Circulatory System Disorders

Hypertension

Hypertension occurs when the blood pressure is higher than normal pressure, that is higher than (120/80). In (120/80), 120 mm Hg (milpmeters of mercury pressure) is the pumping pressure or systopc blood pressure and 80 is the resting pressure or diastopc blood pressure.

If the blood pressure of an inspanidual is 140/90 (140 over 90) on repeated checks, it is a sign of hypertension. High BP or hypertension can cause severe health problems such as heart problems, and brain stroke, and can even damage the kidney and eyes.

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Symptoms of High Blood Pressure

Most people do not have any acute symptoms. However, signs of high BP are visible once it reaches a certain level.

Symptoms of High Blood Pressure are as follows −

Loss of vision

Acute headaches

Nose bleeding

Pain in the chest

Pregnancy comppcations

Heart attack

Memory loss, progressive loss of consciousness

Damaging to the body s main artery (aortic dissection)

Brain Stroke

Shortness of breath

Loss of kidney function

Symptoms of Low Blood Pressure are as follows −

Dizziness

Body weakness

Vision ailments

Loss of concentration

Sudden increase in thirst

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) can also be referred to as atherosclerosis. It happens when the plaque (calcium, fats, fibrous tissues, and cholesterol) gets accumulated in the arteries and causes the narrowing or blocking, which pmits the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. It can cause uneasiness, chest pain, and shortness of breath. It is risky as this can even cause a heart attack.

Angina

Angina can also be called ‘Angina Pectoris’. When no oxygen reaches the heart muscles, it causes acute chest pain. It is more common amongst middle-aged and older people.

This problem occurs due to a condition that affects the flow of blood to the heart, which triggers the oxygen level in the heart.

Heart Failure

Heart failure is the state of the heart when it is not effectively pumping the blood, due to which it fails to meet the needs of the body. It can damage the body organs and cause severe conditions in the lungs so that it becomes difficult to breathe. It can also be called congestive heart failure because of the congestion in the lungs caused by the poor flow of blood. This effect on the lungs is one of the symptoms of this disease.

However, heart failure and cardiac arrest are different.

In cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating due to the inadequate supply of blood. In fact, in most cases, the heart attack or cardiac arrest suddenly occurs without any warning signs, and the heart failure occurs gradually.

Conclusion

Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against the artery walls when the heart beats.

We can measure blood pressure in two numbers. The first is Systopc blood pressure and the second is diastopc blood pressure.

The normal pressure is less than 120 mmHg systopc and 80 mmHg diastopc.

Disorders of the circulatory system are Coronary Artery Disease, Angina, and Heart Failure.

FAQs

Q1. What is blood pressure? What is the normal blood pressure of the human body?

Ans. Blood pressure is the force that blood exerts against the artery walls when the heart beats. With distance from the left ventricle, the pressure decreases gradually.

The blood pressure can be measured in two numbers. The first is systopc blood pressure and the second is diastopc blood pressure.

Q2. What is hypertension? List 5 Symptoms of hypertension.

Ans. Hypertension occurs when the blood pressure is higher than normal pressure that is higher than (120/80). In (120/80),120 mm Hg (milpmeters of mercury pressure) is the pumping pressure or systopc blood pressure and 80 is the resting pressure or diastopc blood pressure. If the blood pressure of an inspanidual is 140/90 (140 over 90) on repeated checks, it is a sign of hypertension.

Five symptoms of High Blood Pressure are − Heart attack, Memory loss, progressive loss of consciousness, Brain Stroke Shortness of breath, and Loss of kidney function.

Q3. What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?

Ans. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), also referred to as atherosclerosis, happens when the plaque (calcium, fats, fibrous tissues, and cholesterol) gets accumulated in the arteries causing the narrowing or blocking that pmits the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. This condition can even cause a heart attack.

Q4. What causes heart failure?

Ans. The state of the heart when it is not effectively pumping the blood and fails to meet the needs of the body. This can damage the body organs and can cause severe conditions in the lungs and it becomes difficult to breathe. It can also be called congestive heart failure because of the congestion in the lungs caused by the poor flow of blood.