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Understanding Your Blood Pressure Reading
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Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) with two numbers: systolic (heart pumping) over diastolic (heart resting). Normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg.
The AHA categories: Normal (<120/<80), Elevated (120-129/<80), Hypertension Stage 1 (130-139/80-89), Stage 2 (140+/90+), Hypertensive Crisis (>180/>120). Consult a doctor if your readings are consistently elevated.
Common use cases:
- Monitoring blood pressure at home
- Understanding AHA blood pressure categories
- Tracking cardiovascular health indicators
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