What Is High Blood Pressure?
A blood pressure level of 140/90 mmHg or higher is considered high, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. If your blood pressure is between 120/80 mmHg and 139/89 mmHg, then you have pre-hypertension. This means that you don't have high blood pressure now but are likely to develop it in the future. You can take steps to prevent high blood pressure by adopting a healthy lifestyle.
Publication Source:
Vitality magazine
Online Source:
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
Online Source:
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute/ Disease and Condition Index
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html
Online Editor:
Rachael Clarke
Online Editor:
Sinovic, Dianna
Online Medical Reviewer:
Godsey, Cynthia M.S., M.S.N., APRN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Lambert, J.G. M.D.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Virendra Patel, MD
Date Last Reviewed:
3/11/2010
Date Last Modified:
3/12/2010