Dec 24, 2025 · Checking your blood pressure helps you avoid health problems. Learn more about what your numbers mean.

Jun 13, 2024 · Sometimes, low blood pressure can be life-threatening. The causes of low blood pressure include dehydration and other serious medical conditions. It's important to find out …

Oct 16, 2024 · Drinking too much alcohol can raise pressure on the walls of blood vessels to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting raises blood pressure for a short …

Jun 19, 2024 · A sudden rise in blood pressure over 180/120 mm Hg is considered a medical emergency, or crisis. It can lead to a stroke. Know the symptoms.

Feb 29, 2024 · Hypertension means high blood pressure. A blood pressure measurement includes two numbers. Those numbers are the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood …

Jul 6, 2024 · Devices that measure blood pressure at the wrist may be an option for some people. Know how to position a wrist monitor properly.

Jul 23, 2024 · If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if you need to take medicine to treat it. But lifestyle changes play a vital role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood …

Apr 25, 2024 · Both the top and bottom numbers in blood pressure readings hold clues about your health. But if just the top number is high, it might be a concern.

Jan 1, 2026 · Metoprolol is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries.

May 2, 2025 · This can cause muscles to tighten or shorten. It also can cause passing out. Low blood volume shock, called hypovolemic shock. This is one of the most serious complications …