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About my Top or my Bottom Number? – Rochester Health
Healthnotes Library Do I have High Blood Pressure…and Should I be more Worried about my Top or my Bottom Number? By: Thomas A. Rocco, Jr., MD Published and reviewed March 2009 It is estimated that over 70 million people in the U.S. have high blood pressure (hypertension). However, only about 60% are aware of their [...]
Top Blood Pressure Number Is Key in Seniors
This article is from the WebMD News Archive Top Blood Pressure Number Is Key in Seniors Aug. 31, 2004 — People aged 60 and older commonly face a unique blood pressure problem. And new research shows that this is something that shouldn’t be ignored. Blood pressure is noted by two numbers. The upper number, systolic [...]
Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers
Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers Often wonder what the top and the bottom blood pressure numbers mean? Doctors call them systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom number) blood pressure. Knowing both your systolic and diastolic blood pressure numbers is important and could save your life. Â Is Your Blood Pressure in Check? What [...]