Researchers have said that extremely variable blood pressure, and not just high blood pressure, can greatly increase a person's risk of stroke.
To reach the conclusion, UK and Swedish researchers looked at the variability in blood pressure readings at doctors' checks, reports The BBC.
Stroke – Early Warning Signs - Risk Factor - Rehab - Treatment
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
Stroke can cause permanent disability and it is important to recognize its early warning signs to stop its progress. Early warning signs of stroke include sudden weakness of facial muscles.
According to Professor Peter Rothwell of the Department of Clinical Neurology at the University of Oxford, who led the research, the finding has major implications for how GPs spot and treat people at high risk of stroke.
"At the moment, the guidelines for GPs say not to believe a one-off unusual reading, to bring the patient back and measure again, and as long as it's not consistently high, there is no need to treat.
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"If you get rapid fluctuations that can cause turbulent flow of blood which can cause damage and stiffening in the arteries," said Professor Rothwell.
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High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
High blood pressure or hypertension is defined as a blood pressure of above 140 mm Hg (systolic) and or 90mm Hg (diastolic).
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