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Our most common questions regarding A&D Medical products are about our Blood Pressure Monitors and Blood Pressure in general. If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel free to\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0for more\u00a0support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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A&D HEART TRACK APP<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>

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BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>
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General Blood Pressure Information<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section>
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What is Blood Pressure? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).<\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

What is Hypertension? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given when blood pressure readings consistently rise above normal. It is a serious condition that well known that hypertension can lead to coronary heart disease, stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and other health problems or other illness if left untreated. Referred to as a \u201csilent killer\u201d because it does not always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem, hypertension is treatable when diagnosed early.<\/p>\n <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/section>\n

Can Hypertension by controlled? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>

In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by altering lifestyle and minimizing stress, and by appropriate medication prescribed and monitored by your doctor. The American Heart Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension:<\/p>\n