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
Reading the New Blood Pressure Guidelines 2022
What is normal BP as per age?
According to the American Heart Association, normal blood pressure for adults (ages 20 and older) is less than 120/80 mm Hg.
What… read more
Are People Being Misdiagnosed with High Blood Pressure?
Can blood pressure be measured wrong?
Errors in blood pressure (BP) measurement are common in the clinical practice. Inaccurate measurements of BP may lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment… read more
Spicing Up Your Meals Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Does spices affect blood pressure?
In a controlled-feeding study, the researchers found that seasoning foods with 6.5 grams, or about 1.3 teaspoons, of herbs and spices a day was … read more
Normal Blood Pressure Range for Children
What is high blood pressure in kids?
High blood pressure (hypertension) in children is blood pressure that is at or above the 95th percentile for children who are… read more
An Alternative Way to Check Your Blood Pressure
How can I check my blood pressure without a test?
Place your index and middle finger of your hand on the inner wrist of the other arm, just below the… read more
High Blood Pressure: What’s Considered Dangerous?
What qualifies as high blood pressure?
Elevated blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure between 120 and 129 with a diastolic pressure of less than 80. High… read more
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