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Sunday, July 17, 2011

High Blood Pressure

  • Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg.
  • Prehypertension is systolic pressure that's between 120 to 139 or diastolic pressure between 80 and 89.
  • Stage 1 hypertension is systolic pressure between 140 to 159 or diastolic pressure between 90 and 99.
  • Stage 2 hypertension is systolic pressure higher than 160 or diastolic pressure of 100 or higher

    High Blood Pressure Symptoms

    High blood pressure usually doesn't cause any symptoms in the early stages. Symptoms associated with high blood pressure can include:
  • Dizziness or dizzy spells
  • Headache
  • Nosebleeds

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