Florida Heart Research Foundation

Most people think blood pressure is just a number.
But the problem is that over time, the mechanics of the blood vessels themselves change. And this happens quietly.
A person can live for years with:
• “Sometimes it goes up”
• “Higher in the morning, then normal”
• “Tests seem fine”
But during this time, the blood vessels are already losing elasticity.
It’s important to understand:
Not every increase in blood pressure = “incurable hypertension”
But not every “it sometimes rises” is safe either.
Very often, this is caused by:
• Morning blood pressure spikes
• High diastolic (lower) pressure
• Resting pulse of 85–95
• Stress and poor sleep
• Excess weight or insulin resistance
In such cases, simply increasing the dose of medication is not always the solution.

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