Things to know about blood pressure
In this section you will find more interesting and useful information about blood pressure (including high blood pressure) that doesn't fit neatly under tips, consequences, or similar categories. Among other things, it covers the following topics:
Blood pressure naturally fluctuates. These changes occur over the course of the day, with activity, or because of your emotional state. But it's not only those factors that affect blood pressure. Some things we can't change for example the - also influence blood pressure readings. Exposure to fine particulate matter can play a role, as can the quality of your sleep.
Other conditions, like diabetes mellitus, are not directly the cause of high blood pressure. However, when high blood pressure occurs together with other illnesses or risk factors, the combination often leads to a dramatically worse prognosis.
Did you know that high blood pressure can also affect your sex life? Sex can be compared to physical exercise. If you're thinking about using Viagra or similar drugs to deal with unwanted sexual side effects, it's important to talk to your doctor to get advice.
High blood pressure in childhood is, unfortunately, no longer that rare it is becoming more common for various reasons. Different reference values apply for children than for adults with hypertension.
In blood pressure treatment, new approaches sometimes emerge to tackle harmful high readings. For severe cases, there is now the option of implanting a special pacemaker for high blood pressure.
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This article comes from BloodPressureDB – the leading app since 2011 that helps hundreds of thousands of people monitor their blood pressure every day.
Our content is based on carefully researched, evidence-based information and is continuously updated (as of 01/2026).
Author Sabine Croci is a certified medical assistant with many years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practices as well as in outpatient care. Since 2015 she has led the editorial team at BloodPressureDB. With additional qualifications as a paramedic, first responder, and training in various therapy and emergency areas, she provides well-founded, practical, and reliably reviewed information.
Author Sabine Croci is a certified medical assistant with many years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practices as well as in outpatient care. Since 2015 she has led the editorial team at BloodPressureDB. With additional qualifications as a paramedic, first responder, and training in various therapy and emergency areas, she provides well-founded, practical, and reliably reviewed information.
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