Understand the numbers in your B/P!

“Hypertension Stage 1 is when blood pressure consistently ranges from 130 to 139 systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic. At this stage of high blood pressure, health care professionals are likely to prescribe lifestyle changes and may consider adding blood pressure medication.

Hypertension Stage 2 is when blood pressure consistently is 140/90 mm Hg or higher. At this stage of high blood pressure, health care professionals are likely to prescribe a combination of blood pressure medications and lifestyle changes.

Hypertension Stage 3-This stage of high blood pressure requires medical attention. If your blood pressure readings suddenly exceed 180/120 mm Hg, wait five minutes and then test your blood pressure again. If your readings are still unusually high, contact your health care professional immediately. You could be experiencing a hypertensive crisis!

Experiencing new symptoms with your B/P this high than call 911!

American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure-understanding-blood -pressure-readings)

Know the numbers of concern and know yours to keep your health well and avoiding problems from High B/P. We will review S/S with more tomorrow continuing the topic hypertension (HTN).