Patient's question:
Recently, I used one of those self-measuring blood pressure devices and found that my parents' blood pressure is almost 130. Is this within the normal range, or is it already considered high blood pressure? What is the general range for high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, blood flows throughout the body under the influence of the heart and blood pressure. Blood pressure can also fluctuate with emotions, environment, diet, activity, and other factors, making regulatory policies necessary. During times of stress or activity, blood pressure should be elevated to facilitate fighting or fleeing. For the average person, the normal range of blood pressure is: systolic pressure 140--90 mmHg, diastolic pressure 90--60 mmHg.