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Q: Why is blood pressure important?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on January 29th, 2007
why is it important to maintain stable blood pressure?


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on February 5th, 2007
Blood Disorders Answer A2262
It is very important to maintain a normal range of blood pressure. Blood pressure does not stay constant. For example, high blood pressure (systolic over 140mmHg an diastolic over 90mmHg) can be "stable"... but high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart attack, brain insult, kidneys’ failure, blindness etc.


Low blood pressure (systolic under 90mmHg and diastolic under 60mmHg) can also be "stable" and can cause problems (syncope) but not that serious as high blood pressure.





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