Blood Pressure Levels
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
Blood pressure categories
The five blood pressure ranges as recognized by the American Heart Association are:
Normal
Blood pressure numbers of less than 120/80 mm Hg… read more
Blood Pressure Chart With Readings By Age and Sex
What Do Blood Pressure Numbers Mean?
Blood pressure readings are composed of two numbers—for example, 120/80 mm Hg. Both numbers are an important part of your blood pressure reading.
The… read more
8 Negative Effects of Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
What happens when blood pressure is too high symptoms?
If you have certain symptoms, including fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, headache, excessive sweating, palpitations or irregular heart beats, problems … read more
Does Having High Blood Pressure Cause Nosebleeds?
Can high blood pressure cause nosebleeds?
In most cases, high blood pressure does not cause headaches or nosebleeds. The best evidence indicates that high blood pressure does not cause… read more
What Is Labile Hypertension?
How is labile blood pressure tested?
Diagnosing Labile Hypertension
Your doctor will pursue a labile hypertension diagnosis by giving you a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor. If the results… read more
Hypertensive Crisis: When You Should Call 911 for High Blood Pressure
At what blood pressure do you call 911?
Call 911 or emergency medical services if your blood pressure is 180/120 mm Hg or greater and you have chest pain, shortness… read more
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