Currently, if the number of adults is 130/80 mm (mm Hg) or more of mercury, the adult is considered to have hypertension. Old guidelines considered hypertension to be 140/90 or higher. May 24, 2018
What is the maximum blood pressure you can have?
Blood pressure level Normal contraction period: less than 120 mm Hg Expansion period: less than 80 mm Hg Risk (before hypertension) Contraction period: 120 to 139 mm Hg Expansion period: 80 to 89 mm Hg Hypertension (hypertension) contraction period : 140 mmHg or more Expansion period: 90 mmHg or more
Is it possible to raise the blood pressure to 200?
If your blood pressure is 200/110, your blood pressure is too high. If your blood pressure is very high and you have chest pain, headache, shortness of breath, or hematuria, take an ambulance to the ER immediately. You are experiencing a hypertensive crisis!
What do you think of dangerous hypertension?
Hypertensive crisis is a serious increase in blood pressure that can cause a stroke. Very high blood pressure (maximum blood pressure above 180 mm (mm Hg) of mercury) or diastolic blood pressure above 120 mm Hg (diastolic blood pressure) can damage blood vessels.
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