Patient's question:
A few days ago, I took my dad for a thorough check-up on his blood pressure. I'm not sure if he has high blood pressure. What is the normal range for high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
When measuring blood pressure, there are two values: systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. For example, 120/80 mmHg, where 120 is the systolic pressure, with a normal range of 90-140. If it's below 140, it indicates high blood pressure. The 80 is the diastolic pressure, with a normal range of 60-90. If it's below 90, it also indicates high blood pressure. You can compare the results with your father's to determine if it's high blood pressure.