HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
Blood pressure measures the force of blood against artery walls. It's crucial for understanding heart health and overall well-being.
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Blood pressure measures the force of blood against artery walls. It's crucial for understanding heart health and overall well-being.
Keep scrolling to understand how to interpret your values x.com
Blood pressure is represented as two numbers: systolic (the top number) and diastolic (the bottom number). For example, 120/80 mmHg means a systolic pressure of 120 and diastolic pressure of 80.
🔑 Systolic pressure (the top number)
This measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. High systolic readings can indicate hypertension or increased heart workload.
This measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. High systolic readings can indicate hypertension or increased heart workload.
🔑 Diastolic pressure (the bottom number)
This measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats. Elevated diastolic pressure can indicate health issues like heart disease.
This measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats. Elevated diastolic pressure can indicate health issues like heart disease.
🔑 What is normal?
Normal blood pressure is generally considered to be around 120/80 mmHg. Readings above this may indicate prehypertension or hypertension.
Normal blood pressure is generally considered to be around 120/80 mmHg. Readings above this may indicate prehypertension or hypertension.
Normal: < 120/80 mmHg
Elevated: 120-129/<80 mmHg
Hypertension Stage 1: 130-139/80-89 mmHg
Hypertension Stage 2: ≥140/90 mmHg
Elevated: 120-129/<80 mmHg
Hypertension Stage 1: 130-139/80-89 mmHg
Hypertension Stage 2: ≥140/90 mmHg
Regular monitoring helps identify potential health risks early, enabling timely interventions and lifestyle adjustments.
Regular check-ups and monitoring can empower you to take charge of your health!
Regular check-ups and monitoring can empower you to take charge of your health!
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