A blood pressure measurement is made up of two numbers:systolicblood pressure anddiastolicblood pressure.
High blood pressure is generally a greater risk.
It’s also calledhypertension.
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Low blood pressure is calledhypotension.
Your diastolic blood pressure is 60 to 80 mmHg.
What Is High Blood Pressure?
The ACC and the AHA recognize multiplestages of hypertension.
If left untreated, elevated blood pressure puts you at risk for developing stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension.
Your healthcare provider will help you to keep your treatment plan on target.
What Is Low Blood Pressure?
Your blood pressure is considered elevated when the systolic number is between 120 and 129.
Lifestyle changes and medication are used to control high blood pressure.
These habits include losing excess weight,exercising, reducing alcohol consumption, and not smoking.
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