High Blood Pressure
What Does It Mean When My Diastolic Pressure Is High?
In general, people are not aware of high diastolic
pressure. I have seen people asking their doctors, "What does it mean
when my diastolic pressure is high?". Let us now see what is diastolic
pressure. The diastolic pressure is actually the minimum arterial
pressure of the heart when the ventricles are filled with blood. Blood
pressure readings are generally marked or measured in numeric values by
taking two readings. The diastolic pressure is the second number
recorded while reading blood pressure measurements. If the blood
pressure reading is taken as 120/80 then the denominator 80 is taken as
the diastolic pressure count which means 80 mm Hg. To know more about
blood pressure information and the causes of diastolic pressure, read Cause
Of High Diastolic Pressure.
So, higher value of blood pressure in the reading (120/80), is known as systolic
pressure and the lower value is known as diastolic pressure. A diastolic
pressure at rest, averages 90 mm Hg or more. Whenever you find that you
have high diastolic pressure, you should immediately lower your blood
pressure. High diastolic pressure is the precursor of high heart rate
and blood pressure that may lead to heart attack, stroke and kidney
diseases.
Besides starting your regime to lower high diastolic
pressure, you should buy a blood pressure monitor to check your blood
pressure regularly. It's important to check your regular diet and take
your medications on time.