![]() Studies show blood pressure readings can vary significantly depending on time of day, activity level, arm size, caffeine consumption, stress and even posture. Not bad, until you consider the uncontrolled 28% represents 2,800 people at risk for heart disease and stroke. Analysis of our first 10,000 entries reveals blood pressure is well controlled about 72% of the time. ![]() The registry contains thousands of blood pressure results. With the help of the Finger Lakes Health System Agency (FLHSA), many medical practices in Ontario County have joined a regional hypertension registry. The Ontario County Health Collaborative has been focusing on hypertension for three years. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a problem for many Ontario County residents, making our stroke rate higher than in neighboring counties. Because symptoms are not obvious, people sometimes go for years without treatment. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major contributor to heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. ![]() May is National High Blood Pressure Education MonthĢ016-Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure: Mission Possible
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