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What should I do if my blood pressure is 145?
Your blood pressure is considered high (stage 1) if it reads 130/80. Stage 2 high blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. If you get a blood pressure reading of 180/110 or higher more than once, seek medical treatment right away. A reading this high is considered “hypertensive crisis.”
How can I lower my blood pressure 150 80?
Lifestyle changes to reduce blood pressure
- reduce the amount of salt you eat and have a generally healthy diet.
- cut back on alcohol.
- lose weight if you’re overweight.
- exercise regularly.
- cut down on caffeine.
- stop smoking.
Is 145 over 80 a good blood pressure reading?
Under the current guidelines: Normal: Less than 120/80. Elevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80. Stage 1 hypertension: Systolic between 130-139 or diastolic between 80-89.
Is blood pressure 145 bad?
The guidelines, in a nutshell, state that normal blood pressure is under 120/80, whereas up until Monday, normal was under 140/90. Now, elevated blood pressure (without a diagnosis of hypertension) is systolic blood pressure (the top number) between 120 and 129.
What should I do if my blood pressure is 145/80?
Once you have been assessed by a medical professional there are a number of ways you can address a blood pressure reading of 145/80. If you aren’t on medications already, your doctor may recommend you begin with lifestyle changes. However, many will ultimately need medication to reduce their high blood pressure.
What lifestyle changes can I make if my blood pressure is 140/80?
Lifestyle modifications for those with a blood pressure of 140/80 include the following: 1 Stop smoking 2 Lose weight 3 Increase exercise 4 Lower salt intake 5 Reduce caffeine 6 Limit alcohol 7 Alleviate stress
What is a hypertensive (HBP) crisis?
A hypertensive (high blood pressure or HBP) crisis is when blood pressure rises quickly and severely with readings of 180/120 or greater. The consequences of uncontrolled blood pressure in this range can be severe and include:
What does a systolic reading of 140 mean?
Readings above 140 systolic pressure indicate Stage 1 Hypertensioneven if your diastolic pressure is between 80 and 89. This is because the worse reading is used when systolic and diastolic pressure fall into different ranges.