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Assessing High Blood Pressure
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (with-
out regard to age) have been established as a guideline.
BP Classification
Normal
Prehypertension
Stage 1 Hypertension
Stage 2 Hypertension
SOURCE: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure .
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003 .
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, hyperten-
sion is treatable when diagnosed early. Those who fall within the
Prehypertensive range are more likely to develop hypertension in
the future.
Can Hypertension Be Controlled?
In many individuals, hypertension can be controlled by altering
lifestyle and minimizing stress, and by appropriate medication pre-
scribed and monitored by your doctor. The American Heart
Association recommends the following lifestyle suggestions to pre-
vent or control hypertension:
Don't smoke .
checkups .
Maintain proper weight .
pressure at periodic
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
<120
120-139
140-159
≥160
and
or
or
or
Have regular physical
Reduce salt and fat intake .
Monitor your blood
Exercise routinely .
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<80
80-89
90-99
≥100
intervals .
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