Treat High Blood Pressure At Home
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Blood Pressure Measurements
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). The higher number indicates systolic blood pressure. The lower number is diastolic blood pressure.
- Normal blood pressure readings are below 120/80 mm Hg.
- High blood pressure (hypertension) is generally considered to be a blood pressure reading greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg (systolic) or greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg (diastolic).
- Blood pressure readings in the prehypertension category (120...
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