ABOUT
BLOOD
PRESSURE
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• Assessing
High
Blood Pressure
The
following standards for assessing high blood pressure
(without
regard to age) have been established by the National
Institutes
of
Health]NCVI.
90 - 99
100 - 109
~110
Diastolic (mmHg)
<80
<85
85 - 89
Systolic (mmHg)
<120
<130
130 - 139
Category
Optimal
Normal
High Normal
Hypertension
Stage 1 140 - 159
Stage 2 160 - 179
Stage 3
~180
•
What
Is
Hypertension?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the diagnosis given
when
readings consistently rise above normal. It is well
known
that
hypertension
can
lead to stroke, heart attack
or
other
illness
if
left untreated. Referred to as a "silent killer" because
it
does
not
always produce symptoms that alert you to the problem,
hypertension is treatable
when
diagnosed early.
• Can Hypertension Be Controlled?
In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled
by
altering
lifestyle
and
minimizing stress,
and
by appropriate medication
prescribed
and
monitored by
your
doctor. The American Heart
Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to
prevent
or
control hypertension:
• Don't smoke.
• Reduce salt
and
fat
intake.
•
Maintain
proper
weight.
• Exercise routinely.
•
Have
regular physical
checkups.
•
Monitor
your
blood
pressure
at
periodic intervals.
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