Classification Of Your
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| Blood Pressure Reading | Classification | Treatment |
|---|---|---|
| 120/80 mmHg | Optimal | This is a normal reading and you do not need any treatment. Maintain your healthy lifestyle |
| 130/80 mmHg | Normal | Adopt a healthy lifestyle and monitor your blood pressure every five years |
| 130/80 - 139/89 mmHg | Pre-hypertension | You are at risk for heart disease. You may need to start treatment if you are at risk for heart disease and monitor yearly |
| 140/90 - 159/99 mmHg | Stage 1 hypertension | If you do not have diabetes or have any cardiovascular problems, monitor your blood pressure readings every two to three months. If you have diabetes or at a high risk for cardiovascular disease, think of taking medication. And, in both cases start an exercise program make healthy eating a part of your daily lifestyle. |
| 160/100 - 179/109 mmHg | Stage 2 hypertension | Daily regiment of exercise and lifestyle changes and start taking medications |
| 180/110 mmHg | Stage 3 hypertension | You must be on medication, for you at risk for stroke or heart attack and make lifestyle changes. |
It is very important to monitor your blood pressure regularly because the readings can rise from year to year. And as you get older, you should check your blood pressure at least once every three years or preferably annually.
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