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A blood pressure of 140/90 is considered to be high, and if you do not take into consideration what the doctor tells you about what kind of diet you should be on, then you will be having high blood pressure problems which can lead to more serious problems. Here is a link explaining it more in detail: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/hbp/whathbp.htm
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Is 157 102 high blood pressure?
A blood pressure reading of 137/78 is not considered high. When the top number is 140 or higher that is considered high blood pressure.
What does the blood pressure 134 over 100 mean?
I am assuming you mean 134/100. This would be considered high blood pressure (hypertension).
What is consider high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is measured as two numbers, systolic pressure over diastolic pressure. Any reading of 140/90 or higher is considered high blood pressure.
Is 148 over 86 high blood pressure for a 45 year old woman?
Normal blood pressure = 120/80, your pressure is a little low and you probable feel a little dizzy when getting out of a hot bath. It's better to have a blood pressure that's a little low than a high blood pressure.
What are considered beneficial high blood pressure foods?
The worst high blood pressure foods are anything that is high in sodium like pickles. Garlic and dark chocloate help lower the blood pressure.
What is classed as high or low blood pressure?
Blood pressure at or above 140/90 is considered high blood pressure. Conversely, pressures below 100/60 (or in some cases, 90/60) are considered low blood pressure.
What are the numbers for normal blood pressure?
140-159 is considered high for blood pressure and may be a sign of hypertension. Normal blood pressure is 120-80. If your blood pressure continues to be high consult a doctore for advice and medicines.
Do runners have high blood pressure?
No. In fact, their blood pressure is lower than what is considered normal. So is their pulse.
What is the other name for hypertension?
The common name for hypertension is high blood pressure. To be diagnosed with high blood pressure, a person typically has three or more readings of 140/90 or higher.
I think my blood pressure is high, how can I find out?
You can find out if you have high blood pressure by having your blood pressure checked regularly. Most doctors will diagnose a person with high blood pressure on the basis of two or more readings, taken on several occasions. A consistent blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher is considered high blood pressure, another term for hypertension.
How high is too high for high blood pressure?
Anything over 140/90 is considered high.
Is 199 over 89 considered high blood pressure?
Yes
