What Does “Art“ Mean on a Blood Pressure Measurement?237

When you get your blood pressure measured, you may see the letters "art" next to the numbers. This stands for "arterial", which refers to the arteries in your body. Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. The higher the blood pressure, the harder your heart has to work to pump blood. High blood pressure can damage your blood vessels and increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

There are two numbers in a blood pressure reading. The first number is the systolic blood pressure, which is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The second number is the diastolic blood pressure, which is the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.

A normal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 mmHg. A reading of 120-129/80-89 mmHg is considered elevated blood pressure. A reading of 130/90 mmHg or higher is considered high blood pressure.

If you have high blood pressure, it is important to lower it to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. There are a number of things you can do to lower your blood pressure, including:
Losing weight if you are overweight or obese
Eating a healthy diet that is low in sodium and saturated fat
Getting regular exercise
Quitting smoking
Reducing stress
Taking medication if needed

If you have any questions about your blood pressure, talk to your doctor.

Additional Information

In addition to the information above, here are some other things you should know about blood pressure:
Blood pressure can vary throughout the day. It is typically highest in the morning and lowest at night.
Certain factors can temporarily raise your blood pressure, such as exercise, caffeine, and stress.
High blood pressure is often a silent condition, meaning that you may not have any symptoms.
High blood pressure can damage your blood vessels and increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
There are a number of things you can do to lower your blood pressure, including:


Losing weight if you are overweight or obese
Eating a healthy diet that is low in sodium and saturated fat
Getting regular exercise
Quitting smoking
Reducing stress
Taking medication if needed

If you have any questions about your blood pressure, talk to your doctor.

2024-11-09

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