Patient's question:
My father has been carefully diagnosed with high blood pressure recently. I would like to know how high blood pressure is confirmed?Doctor's answer:
The diagnosis criteria for hypertension involve measuring blood pressure on two or more different occasions, with both readings exceeding the normal standards. The normal blood pressure range is 90–140 mmHg for systolic pressure and 60–90 mmHg for diastolic pressure. Hypertension can be diagnosed if either the systolic or diastolic pressure falls outside this range. It is recommended that after being diagnosed with hypertension, one should take antihypertensive medication under the guidance of a doctor. A light diet with low salt and low fat is advisable for daily consumption.