An Apgar score that remains below 3 at later timesâsuch as 10, 15, or 30 minutesâmay indicate longer-term neurological damage, including a small but significant increase in the risk of cerebral palsy. However, the Apgar test's purpose is to determine quickly whether a newborn needs immediate medical care.
High blood pressure is a serious illness. High blood pressure is often called a silent killer because many people have it but do not know it. Some people do not feel sick at first. Over time, people who do not get treated for high blood pressure can get very sick or even die.High blood pressure can cause: 1  kidney failure. 2  stroke. 3  blindness and. 4  heart attacks.igh blood pressure is often called a silent killer because many people have it but do not know it. Some people do not feel sick at first. Over time, people who do not get treated for high blood pressure can get very sick or even die.
Avoid Blood Pressure Spikers. 1  Caffeine â Hold off on the morning cup of coffee before measuring your blood pressure. No caffeine for half an hour before measuring is best. 2  Tobacco â If you can stop altogether, your heart will thank you. Otherwise, avoid for at least half an hour before you take a measurement. Exercise â Great to do, just wait until after you check your blood pressure. Avoid exercise for thirty minutes prior to blood pressure readings. Medication â For an accurate reading, you should have as little medication in your blood as possible. Food â Wait to eat until after you check your blood pressure. Alcohol â Avoid alcohol consumption for at least half an hour before checking your blood pressure.