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Blood Pressure Standard
The Joint National Committee on prevention, detection, evalua-
tion, and treatment of high blood pressure has developed a blood
pressure standard, according to which areas of low and high risk
blood pressure are identified. This standard is a guideline as blood
pressure varies among different people and different age groups...
It is important that you consult with your physician regularly.
Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as
well as the point at which you will be considered at risk.
Optimal <120 and <80
Normal <130 and <85
High-normal 130-139 or 85-89
Hypertension Stage 1 140-159 or 90-99
Hypertension Stage 2 160-179 or 100-109
Hypertension Stage 3 >180 or >110
Category Systolic (mm Hg) Diastolic (mm Hg)
Blood Pressure for Adults Age 18 and Older
Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Blood pressure fluctuates all the time! You should not be overly
worried if you encounter two or three measurements at high levels.
Blood pressure changes over the month and throughout the day.
(Case:
Male, 35 years old)
Wake
up
Arrive
office
Leave
office
Dinner
/ Sleep
Telephone
Discussion
Argument
in a meeting
18:00
Midnight
12:00
6:00
50
100
150
mmHg
Systolic
Diastolic
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