Overview
Blood pressure that is higher than usual is referred to as high blood pressure or hypertension. Your daily activities affect how your blood pressure changes. When blood pressure readings are regularly higher than normal, high blood pressure gets confirmed. Your risk for additional health issues including heart disease, a heart attack, and a stroke increases with your blood pressure levels.
Your systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings will be compared to recommended levels so that your can determine if you have high blood pressure and determine the best course of treatment for you.
