Posts Tagged ‘High Blood Pressure’
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
DESCRIPTION
An elevated blood pressure is a major risk factor for a heart attack or stroke. The diagnostic summary is as follows:
• Borderline high blood pressure: 120-160 / 90-94
• Mild high blood pressure: 140-160 / 95-104
• Moderate high blood pressure: 140-180 / 105-114
• Severe high blood pressure: 160+ / 115+