Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. It’s measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. It is sometimes referred to as “the silent killer” because people often don’t know they have it.
It is normal for blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day, but it can cause problems if it stays elevated for too long.
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Common risk factors for high blood pressure include:
Most of the time, there are no symptoms associated with high blood pressure. For many, the condition is found when they visit their physician. Because there are no symptoms, people can develop heart disease and kidney problems without even knowing they have high blood pressure.
Malignant hypertension is a dangerous form of very high blood pressure. Symptoms may include:
|
Blood Pressure Category mm Hg (upper #) |
Systolic mm Hg (upper #) |
Diastolic mm Hg (lower #) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | less than 120 | and | less than 80 |
| Elevated | 120-129 | and | less than 80 |
| High Blood Pressure(Hypertension) Stage 1 | 130-139 | or | 80-89 |
| High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2 | 140 or higher | or | 90 or higher |
| Hypertensive Crisis (Seek Emergency Care) | higher than 180 | and/or | higher than 120 |
Diagnosing high blood pressure early can help prevent heart disease, stroke, eye problems, and chronic kidney disease.
A Deborah physician will measure a patient’s blood pressure many times before diagnosing hypertension. It is normal for blood pressure to be different based on the time of day which is why routine testing is important for an accurate diagnosis.
All adult patients should have their blood pressure checked at least once a year by a physician, and more often if they have a history of high blood pressure or other risk factors.
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