New findings suggest that the number of healthy blood pressure may be different for women and men, and a Northern Virginia cardiologist wants women to learn more about their specific conditions and consult their doctors.
New findings suggest that the number of healthy blood pressure may be different for women and men, and a Northern Virginia cardiologist wants women to learn more about their specific conditions and consult their doctors.
“One size fits all” is not true of medicine. We really have to look at men and women differently, ”said Dr. Virginia Hart. Rachel L. Said the burger.
Traditionally, adult systolic blood pressure is considered to be above the normal threshold for over 0, but a study by the Schmidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai evaluated data from more than 27,000 people and found that women may have lower “normal” blood pressure. Is. Series.
“Men were associated with a higher incidence of disease between high blood pressure and heart disease, such as 150 or 110, while women had an increased risk of heart disease, even if their blood pressure was as low as 100 or 110,” Berger said.
Women need to know their numbers.
“It means knowing what your blood pressure is and talking to your doctor and finding out if it’s the right blood pressure for you.”
While burgers are found in studies such as assessing blood pressure and heart disease risks, it is very important because it can alter how medical practices make Taylor in different groups of people, especially women.
“Everything we do in medicine is based on a large study that may not have traditionally included women,” Berge said. “And, women – as opposed to men – can have different goals.”
Do you know what your blood pressure is?
Many drugstores have free kiosks to check blood pressure numbers. They also sell devices that you can use at home. Burge said a cuff that wraps around the arm is more reliable than one attached to the wrist.
Definite results come more if you sit down and relax for a while. If you get more reading, wait a while and then check again to see if the numbers come down.
Conditions that can raise blood pressure include stress, restlessness, or excessive caffeine intake. Burger recommends checking blood pressure at different times during the day to get a sense of how it changes.
Here are some tips to help you keep track of the numbers:
- Limit alcohol.
- Quit smoking.
- Reduce salt.
- Avoid processed foods.
- Increase the level of activity.
- Try to exercise four or five days a week.
You can learn more about high blood pressure on the American Heart Association website.
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