Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. And as you get older, the chances for heart disease increase. When it comes to heart health, it’s important to know your numbers. Keeping track of your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and body mass index numbers can help you know whether your heart is healthy or if you’re at risk of heart disease.
Get evaluated by a cardiologist. Through Deborah’s community support agreement, cardiology offices are located throughout Burlington, Ocean and Atlantic counties.
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. It’s measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). It is sometimes referred to as “the silent killer” because people often don’t know they have it.
Malignant hypertension is a dangerous form of very high blood pressure. Symptoms may include:
|
Blood Pressure Category mm Hg (upper #) |
Systolic mm Hg (upper #) |
And/Or |
Diastolic mm Hg (lower #) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | less than 120 | and | less than 80 |
| Elevated | 120-129 | and | less than 80 |
| High Blood Pressure(Hypertension) Stage 1 | 130-139 | or | 80-89 |
| High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2 | 140 or higher | or | 90 or higher |
| Hypertensive Crisis (Seek Emergency Care) | higher than 180 | and/or | higher than 120 |
Obesity is a medical condition that involves having an excessive amount of body fat and classified as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. It occurs when you take in more calories than you burn through exercise and normal activities. There are health problems and other diseases that can occur with being obese such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain cancers.
Your blood sugar number is important because it can tell if you have, or are at risk for diabetes.
When you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. The result is too much blood sugar in your bloodstream, which can cause health problems like heart disease, kidney disease and the loss of your eyesight.
Hyperlipidemia is the medical term for high blood cholesterol, or a significant amount of “fat” in the blood. This can increase the chance of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. A blood test is done to check your cholesterol. Your cholesterol numbers show how much cholesterol is circulating in your blood.
Your HDL (“good” cholesterol) is the one number you want to be high (ideally above 60). Your LDL (“bad” cholesterol) should be below 100. Your total should be below 200.
Hyperlipidemia does not produce symptoms. If it results in coronary heart disease (CHD) or atherosclerosis, symptoms can include:
These numbers help you and your doctor track your overall health. If any of them get out of control, they could lead to some potentially serious diseases. Diagnosing these numbers early can help prevent heart disease, stroke, eye problems, and chronic kidney disease.
A Deborah physician can evaluate these numbers for you and help you get these numbers in line.
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