Most people who suffer from high or low blood pressure often wonder what the numbers in the meter indicate. Most doctors have a blood pressure chart that indicates the normal blood pleasure range and the steps you need to take to improve the numbers.
Blood pressure of a person falls under 4 general categories that include normal to stage 2 of hypertension. Your blood pleasure level will determine the treatment that you need. The chart will also list the range for each category which makes it easy to understand the steps you need to take.
To get your blood pressure level, the doctor will take an average of two or more blood pressure readings. If your blood pressure reading falls in two different categories, your blood pressure category will be considered as the higher category.
Here is how you can read your blood pressure chart:
Top Number (Systolic): Below 120
Bottom Number (Diastolic): Below 80
This means that you have a normal lifestyle and you should continue to maintain your health
Top Number (Systolic): Between “120-139”
Bottom Number (Diastolic): Between “80-89”
This means that you have just entered the hypertension stage and you must make some changes in your lifestyle.
Top Number (Systolic): Between “140-159”
Bottom Number (Diastolic): Between “90-99”
This is the Stage I of hypertension. Make sure you make a few important changes in your lifestyle. Also, if the blood pressure levels are not under control within 6 months, it is important that you consult a doctor.
Top Number (Systolic): More than 160
Bottom Number (Diastolic): More than 100
This is the Stage II of hypertension. In this stage it is important that you consult the doctor that you take steps to control your blood pressure.
Note: These numbers are indicate and may change depending on individuals and their age.
