Blood pressure is determined by measuring the force of flowing blood against the artery walls. It is represented by two numbers. The top number is the systolic pressure; when the heart is contracting to pump blood throughout the body. The bottom number is the diastolic pressure; when the heart is resting between pumps.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may be considered a "silent killer" because it has no outward signs or symptoms but can be fatal. Uncontrolled, it can lead to multiple life-threatening conditions including heart attacks and strokes. Hypertension may be controlled through diet, exercise, and medication.
If you would like your company's employees to take advantage of our complementary follow-up counseling, request our Follow-up Counseling Handout.pdf. The handout describes how we provide this service via telephone or email for up to two weeks after the screening.
