Patient's question:
I saw a pharmacy on the street that measured blood pressure, so I had it checked. The result was 150/90. Do I need to take medication for high blood pressure 150/90?Doctor's answer:
Blood pressure measurement shows 150 mmHg for systolic pressure and 90 mmHg for diastolic pressure, which meets the diagnostic criteria for Stage III hypertension. However, the diagnosis of hypertension cannot be based on a single blood pressure reading. It is generally recommended to wait for one week after adopting a low-salt, low-fat diet before conducting a follow-up check. If the blood pressure remains at this level and is accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, which are typical of hypertension, a very small dose of antihypertensive medication can be taken to control the blood pressure to below 140 mmHg for systolic pressure and 90 mmHg for diastolic pressure.