About Blood Pressure; What Is Hypertension; Can Hypertension Be Controlled - A&D UA-767 Instruction Manual

Assessing High Blood Pressure
The following standards for assessing high blood pressure
(without regard to age) have been established by the National
Institutes of Health JNCVI.
Category
Optimal
Normal
High Normal
Hypertension
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3

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.

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
<130
130 - 139
140 – 159
160 – 179
180
Diastolic (mmHg)
<80
<85
85 – 89
90 – 99
100 – 109
110
Have regular physical
checkups.
Monitor your blood
pressure at periodic intervals.
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