2.  Force of blood on vein walls  Pressure units: milligrams of mercury (mgHg)  Defined by two numbers  Systolic: Pressure during beats  Diastolic: Pressure between beats  Read as the systolic over diastolic level  Example: 125 over 74

3.  Normal  Systolic < 120  Diastolic < 80  Prehypertension  Systolic < 120 – 139  Diastolic < 80 – 89  Hypertension  Systolic > 140  Diastolic > 90

4.  No Symptoms  Person must be tested  Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope used

5.  Eat Healthy  Fruits, vegetables  Low fat diet  Maintain weight  Exercise regularly + = Healthy!!

6.  National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute www.nhlbi.nih.gov  American Heart Association www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml