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The cutoff point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension is?
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∙ 12y ago
According to the most recent guidelines, a normal blood pressure is less than 120/80; prehypertension is blood pressure that is 120-139/80-89; hypertension is blood pressure that is 140/90.
So to answer your question, the cutoff point for blood pressure at or above which an adult is diagnosed with hypertension is 140/90.
Whoever posted 120/80 was unfortunately wrong and probably caused a lot of confusion considering this is the first result on most major search engines. For shame.
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What are the root prefix and suffix words for?
Hyper means above and tension means pressure so, hypertension means above pressure
How do you use hypertension in a sentence?
The patient had uncontrolled hypertension, which meant his blood flowed at a high pressure, and almost had a heart attack.
Why is high blood pressure a health concern?
Basically hypertension is high blood pressure that is above normal levels consistently for more than about 6 months. Common symptoms of hypertension are varied and difficult to diagnose. The only real way to know if you have hypertension is to have you blood pressure checked, most doctors do this as part of a normal examination. Blood Pressure Levels above 140/90 are considered 'high'. Systolic is the top number. Diastolic is the bottom number. Hypertension puts a strain on the heart by increasing its need for oxygen making it work harder than normal, over time this also causes the walls of the arteries harden. Hypertension is a major health problem, especially because it has no obvious symptoms. Many people have hypertension without showing any obvious symptoms. If you do not know your blood pressure, you should have it taken. People with high blood pressure often do not feel sick. In fact, hypertension is often called "the silent killer" because it may cause no symptoms at all for a long time. Your organs and tissues can be damaged by hypertension without you knowing or feeling any 'external' symptoms. If you have hypertension, then you will have a higher risk for heart disease and other medical problems than people with normal blood pressure. Serious complications can be avoided by getting regular blood pressure checks and treating hypertension as soon as it is diagnosed.
Hypertension is another name for high heart rate?
Hypertension means high blood pressure, usually above 140/90. A high heart rate is called Tachycardia (>100bpm)
What is high blood pressure also called?
Abnormally high blood pressure is called "Hypertension" (Hyper-= above, over, or excess; Tension= to strain or stretch)In essence blood pressure is the force(stretch or strain) on the blood vessels' walls. Thus abnormally high blood pressure would be an excess strain on the vessels' walls.
What exactly does the term eye pressure mean?
Eye pressure, also known as Ocular Hypertension, is measured in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg). Normal eye pressure is between 10-21mm Hg, anything above this is classified as ocular hypertension. It is not itself a disease, but can lead to conditions such as glaucoma, if left untreated. For most people, they will not experience any symptoms from increased eye pressure.
What does the medical terminology combining form hyper- mean?
Hyper means to be over, above, more than normal. For example, hypertension means blood pressure that is too high, above normal. Conversely, hypo, as in hypotension means blood pressure that is too low.The prefix hyper- means over, above
Where is the fuel cutoff on Renault traffic van?
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What are the root prefix and suffix words for hypertension?
Hyper means above and tension means pressure so, hypertension means above pressure
What are the 2 types of blood pressure?
the 2 types of blood pressure distolic and cistolic
Normal blood pressure rate for 86 year old 100 lbs?
Generally everyone should have a blood pressure of 120/80 (determined healthy) by the American Health Association. However, this number may be lower, especially if you are an athlete or exercise all the time. Anything at or below 130/90 is considered pre-hypertension. Anything above 130/90 is considered hypertension or high blood pressure.
Is blood pressure of 155 over 55 good?
Yes, a BP of 155/120 is considered hypertensive. Any blood pressure above 140/90 (either number) meets the criteria for hypertension and medication is indicated.
