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The maintenance of blood pressure adheres to the Goldilocks principle—not too low, not too high, but just right. Blood pressure that is too low can result in inadequate oxygen supply to tissues, while consistently high blood pressure can inflict damage on various body systems, including blood vessels. This can lead to conditions that may have life-altering consequences.
Why Monitor Blood Pressure?
The vast majority of individuals encounter issues with high blood pressure rather than low blood pressure. Hypertension is often asymptomatic until it reaches severe levels, at which point the symptoms may be mild, like a headache, or even overlooked. Long-term hypertension can lead to the following complications: