Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. If this pressure rises and stays high most of the time, you are experiencing high blood pressure.  High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems. It can damage the body in many ways.

A person’s blood pressure is usually expressed in terms of the systolic pressure and diastolic pressure (mmHg), for example 120/80. Blood pressure may go up and down, even to those who have normal blood pressure. If your blood pressure always stay above the normal , you are having high blood pressure and your body is at risk .

Blood pressure tends to rise with age . Blood pressure normally changes depending on activity, temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, physical state, and medication use.

High blood pressure itself usually has no symptoms. You may have it for quite a while without knowing it. During this time, it can damage the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and other parts of your body. This is why knowing your blood pressure numbers is important , even when you feel fine.

If your blood pressure is too high, you need treatment to avoid damage to your body’s organs. One of the most recommended high blood pressure medication is Norvasc. Norvasc is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain). Norvasc relaxes (widens) the blood vessels (veins and arteries), making it easier for the heart to pump and reducing its workload. Norvasc is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers.

High blood pressure drugs have different effects to patients thus a test for a blood-pressure regulating hormone called renin may help doctors decide which blood pressure drugs their patients should take .

Consult your provider if your blood pressure measurements are consistently high or low. If your blood pressure is normal, you can work with your health care provider to maintain it that way. People who have high blood pressure can take steps to control it and lessen their risks for related health problems. Key steps include following a healthy lifestyle, having ongoing medical care, and following the treatment plan that your doctor prescribes.