How to Use blood pressure in a Sentence

blood pressure

noun
  • The doctor says he has high blood pressure.
  • These drugs help lower blood pressure.
  • She has a blood pressure of 120.
  • Eating a healthy, low-sodium diet can help prevent spikes in blood pressure.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • People are coming in later for control of their blood pressure.
    Fox News, 20 Apr. 2022
  • This can be caused by high blood pressure, so getting and keeping the blood pressure under control is critical.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 21 Apr. 2022
  • There’s also some research showing that laughter can help heart health by increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2024
  • However, excess sodium has been linked to elevated blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
    Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Hibiscus even has health benefits like being high in antioxidants and good for lowering blood pressure.
    Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Other factors also can impact the lack of adherence to blood pressure medications.
    Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 21 Apr. 2022
  • High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease which together with stroke kills more Americans annually than any other cause.
    Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis by your primary care doctor, suggested Dr. Graff-Radford.
    Christina Crawford, Health.com, 19 Apr. 2022
  • The presence of methamphetamine could also have played a role, because the drug can increase heart rate and blood pressure, trigger an irregular heartbeat and cause sudden death, according to the report.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2022
  • In fact, the expression of gratitude actually has health benefits like lowering blood pressure and releasing dopamine and oxytocin.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 24 Apr. 2022
  • Anaphylaxis may involve difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, a drop in blood pressure, a rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness or a loss of consciousness.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • These nutrients promote heart health by regulating your blood pressure and lowering your risk of cardiovascular diseases, says Hamm.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The midwife was not taking the blood pressure of the patient.
    New York Times, 2 Apr. 2023
  • This makes blood thicker and raises blood pressure, boosting the risk of clots in the brain.
    Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Its use as a blood pressure medicine was approved in 1960.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 9 Apr. 2024
  • My visit starts, as usual, with the heart rate and blood pressure check.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023
  • This device is like a blood pressure cuff that goes around your legs.
    Samantha Lauriello, Health, 26 May 2024
  • The sleep disorder can raise your blood pressure and put a tremendous strain on the heart and body.
    Julia Sullivan, SELF, 8 May 2024
  • The stress has taken a toll on Mace's health with her blood pressure jumping up and down.
    Rebecca Santana, ajc, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Checking your blood pressure is like checking the oil in your car.
    John Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Your blood pressure will also fall and your heart rate can go up.
    CBS News, 13 July 2022
  • Even five liters of IV fluid had not moved her blood pressure out of the danger zone.
    Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 16 Sep. 2024
  • This, in turn, can lower your blood pressure, which is good for long-term heart health.
    Dallas News, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Report back to me on what their blood pressures and vitals are.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
  • Her blood pressure was so high the nurse thought the monitor was broken.
    Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 20 Sep. 2024
  • The doctor took her blood pressure and prescribed some pills.
    Lyudmila Ulitskaya, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2023

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