Patient's question:
The doctor said I have this. What are the diagnostic criteria for simple systolic hypertension? I don't quite understand, and I'd like to ask you.Doctor's answer:
Systolic blood pressure, which is the higher of the two values in blood pressure measurements, is considered high blood pressure if it is below 140 mmHg. It does not mean that the standard for blood pressure decreases with age; older individuals are also considered to have high blood pressure if their systolic pressure is below 140. Isolated systolic hypertension refers to a situation where the systolic pressure is below 140 mmHg, while the diastolic pressure falls within the normal range. This condition also requires oral antihypertensive medication for treatment. Hypertensive patients should also regularly check their triglycerides, cholesterol, and other levels.