Your blood pressure reading is usually given as the systolic blood pressure number over the diastolic blood pressure number. In adults, blood pressure below 120/80 mmHg and above 90/60 mmHg is considered normal. In children, blood pressure is classified by systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) percentiles for age/sex/height. A child has […]
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What is Considered Stroke Level High Blood Pressure?
Extremely high blood pressure–180/120 mmHg or higher–can damage blood vessels and lead to stroke. However, studies show that the incidence of stroke gradually increases as the blood pressure rises above 110/75 mmHg. If you experience a severe increase in your blood pressure, seek immediate medical attention. Reference: Pub Med: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1969518/ Pub Med: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1969518/ Pub Med: […]
How Do You Fix High Blood Pressure?
Many people with hypertension can lower their blood pressure into a healthy range by making lifestyle changes. These changes include getting regular physical activity, eating a healthy diet with less salt and alcohol, maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and managing stress. If these changes aren’t enough to lower your blood pressure, your doctor may […]
Can you Feel High Blood Pressure?
No, most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, even if their blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels. In some cases, people with high blood pressure may experience shortness of breath, a feeling of lightheadedness or dizziness, or other signs. The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is by measuring […]
What are the Warning Signs of Hypertension?
Hypertension doesn’t usually have any warning signs or symptoms. In some cases, people with high blood pressure may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, headaches, or nosebleeds, but these signs usually don’t occur until hypertension has reached a severe or life-threatening stage. For this reason, hypertension is known as “the silent killer.” Other signs […]