What Is the DASH Diet?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
2. Blood Pressure Measurement
In 2017, the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) published guidelines stating that blood pressure is elevated when the systolic blood pressure is between 120 to 129 mmHg and when the diastolic blood pressure is less than 80 mmHg. When the systolic blood pressure is between 130-139 mmHg or the diastolic blood pressure is between 80-89, it is considered Stage 1 Hypertension.
It is important to note that different numbers apply to children. To obtain a more accurate blood pressure monitoring, an ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can be performed instead of an office-based blood pressure measurement. It is important to measure blood pressure in different days and under a proper environment.
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