6 Blood Pressure Myths and Facts You Need To Know

 

Myth: High blood pressure is considered positive for anyone with blood pressure over 140/90 mm Hg.

 It is a very common myth that circulates to this day. Normally we have known that high blood pressure has always been defined as over 140/90 mm Hg. But over time this definition has changed. As medical science keeps evolving, someone with high blood pressure is generally someone who has a blood pressure over 130/80 mm Hg and also has a relatable history of cardiovascular disease. Even if they lack any history,  people with high blood pressure are generally considered to be at very high risk for having a cardiovascular event.

 Myth: The signs of high blood pressure are always evident and are termed obvious.

This is a very common myth but sadly until and unless you have a dangerous level of blood pressure, it generally doesn't show any visible symptoms. There are many long-term damages that high blood pressure can have on your arteries. But again this occurs regardless of whether you show other symptoms or not.

Myth: As long as there's no excess amount of salt added to the food, anything is worth consumption. 

 This isn't an unknown fact that salt causes high blood pressure. But, salt isn’t the only factor that you need to worry about when it comes to heart disease.  Some of the most common sources of dietary sodium also include the following:

 ● Bread

● Cheeseburgers

● Highly sodium laced sandwiches

● Luncheon meat

● Poultry

● Meat dishes

 Facts: medications are constant and not just symptomatic.

 This is a common mistake people make and must be rectified. Blood pressure demands people to take medication for a long enough period to get their blood pressure under control. People should not limit their medication only during the surge of symptoms. Chronic health conditions like high blood pressure require lifelong monitoring regularly to keep it in check.

 Fact: it is a fact that though not all but many people can eliminate high blood pressure by losing excess weight, maintaining a healthy diet and simply increasing their physical activity. But even then there needs to be continuous monitoring of the heart health and cholesterol blood test.

 Fact: Some people regardless of their physical health have a strong genetic tendency that pulls them towards high blood pressure. This is a fact as high blood pressure is not always directly related to the choice of lifestyle factors.