The Inside Story on Blood Pressure - International Association of ...

Why should I care?
Take your blood pressure
seriously.
Blood pressure varies during the day, based on
your activities and stress. If your blood pressure
consistently stays above a certain level, you may be
diagnosed with high blood pressure by your doctor.
If your doctor tells you that you have high blood
pressure, it’s important to your health to follow your
treatment plan.
DID YOU KNOW?
• Most people with high blood pressure do not have any symptoms
• Feeling fine does not mean you do not have high blood pressure
Healthy retina
Many tiny blood vessels
supply the retina.
High blood pressure does not go away
on its own.
Many people need a combination of lifestyle
changes and taking a prescription medicine to bring
their blood pressure under control. By managing
your blood pressure, you can limit the extra work
your heart needs to do to move blood throughout
your body.
It may sound a little scary but instead of worrying,
take action.
damaged retina
High blood pressure can damage your eyes. <strong>The</strong> red spots show
blood that has leaked into the retina from blood vessels.
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© 2005 ANATOMICAL TRAVELOGUE INC.
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