What Is Hypertension; Can Hypertension Be Controlled - A&D UA-774 Instruction Manual

Assessing High Blood Pressure
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure
(without 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, hypertension 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 prescribed and monitored by your doctor. The
American Heart Association recommends the following
lifestyle suggestions to prevent or control hypertension:
Don't smoke.
Reduce salt and fat intake.
Maintain proper weight.
Exercise routinely.
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ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
Systolic (mmHg)
<120
120-139
140-159
160
Have regular physical
checkups.
Monitor your blood
pressure at periodic
intervals.
❤
Diastolic (mmHg)
and <80
or 80-89
or 90-99
or 100
❤
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