The reasons for peoples’ becoming more health conscious are not only increasing health care costs and high insurance premiums but also the easy availability of health monitoring equipment such as blood pressure machines. People are more concerned about blood pressure than other diseases because it is a very common problem of people in their middle age. Abnormal blood pressure can result in many complications, such as hypertension, which can harm the body in silent mode for a long time before an individual realizes that there is some trouble. Until the symptoms of high blood pressure are evident, a lot of damage has already occurred. This may even result in life-threatening conditions like heart attack and stroke or paralysis. Hypertension also affects the quality of life the patient. These complications can be easily avoided or prevented by regularly monitoring the blood pressure by blood pressure machines.
In a healthy body, the arteries carrying blood are very elastic and flexible with inner sections typically smooth helping the smooth flow of blood to the organs and tissues in the body, which is necessary for them to receive oxygen and nutrients. When a person suffers from hypertension, the arteries have lost flexibility and blood has to exert more pressure to flow towards body organs and tissues. Heart has to work harder than normal to pump blood so that organs receive oxygen and other essential nutrients. If this condition remains untreated for long, it may result in high blood pressure and different other complications like heart diseases. A blood pressure machine can help you identify early signs of changes in blood pressure and call for medical attention to prevent the problem from worsening.
High blood pressure is not only the cause of heart related diseases but also a cause of brain damage. The most common problems occurring from continued high blood pressure is transient ischemic attack (TIA), stroke, dementia, and cognitive impairment.
High blood pressure is also a cause for kidney problems. Continued high blood pressure can result in renal impairment and may cause a permanent damage to kidneys, which can only be treated by kidney transplant.
These complications can be easily prevented by simply keeping track of your blood pressure regularly using a blood pressure machine. A very small expenditure and a little regular effort can save you from many life-threatening situations.