Patient's question:
Mom went to the hospital for treatment a few days ago and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I'd like to understand how doctors diagnose high blood pressure.Doctor's answer:
If the systolic blood pressure is greater than 145 and the diastolic blood pressure is approximately 90 or higher, this may indicate a possibility of hypertension. At that time, three monitoring data points are needed, and if the blood pressure is consistently below these values, it should be considered as having hypertension. In this case, it is necessary to promptly use some antihypertensive medications for treatment. Moreover, it requires long-term, consistent oral medication treatment.