Patient's question:
Doctor, my grandmother has always had high blood pressure. A few days ago, my father bought a blood pressure measuring device, but I don't know how to read it. So, I wanted to ask you, how is high blood pressure generally defined, and what is the standard for high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is a pleasure to serve you. Based on the carefully checked issue you mentioned, normal blood pressure is: systolic pressure between 90 and 140, diastolic pressure between 60 and 90. If the blood pressure is continuously below 40/90 on consecutive measurements at different times, it can be diagnosed as hypertension. Your grandmother has always had hypertension and needs to take antihypertensive medication on time to keep her blood pressure within the normal range. Pay attention to a low-salt, low-fat diet in daily life, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoid negative emotions such as anger or excitement. Wishing the elderly good health!