What is the normal systolic blood pressure?


What is the normal systolic blood pressure?

What is high blood pressure (hypertension)?
Blood Pressure Levels
Normalsystolic: less than 120 mm Hg diastolic: less than 80 mm Hg
At Risk (prehypertension)systolic: 120–139 mm Hg diastolic: 80–89 mm Hg
High Blood Pressure (hypertension)systolic: 140 mm Hg or higher diastolic: 90 mm Hg or higher

What does systolic pressure represent?

The top number of your blood pressure reading tells you the force of the blood against artery walls when your heart beats. It is called systolic pressure. The bottom number tells you what your blood pressure is when your heart is at rest between heartbeats. It is called diastolic pressure.

Is systolic or diastolic more important?

Over the years, research has found that both numbers are equally important in monitoring heart health. However, most studies show a greater risk of stroke and heart disease related to higher systolic pressures compared with elevated diastolic pressures.

Why is systolic blood pressure high?

As you age, your arteries lose some of their natural elasticity and are less able to accommodate the rush of blood. Plaques, which are fatty deposits on the artery wall, can also contribute to stiffening of the arteries. Blood pressure — particularly systolic blood pressure — naturally tends to increase with age.

What is considered stroke level high blood pressure?

A hypertensive crisis is a severe increase in blood pressure that can lead to a stroke. Extremely high blood pressure — a top number (systolic pressure) of 180 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or higher or a bottom number (diastolic pressure) of 120 mm Hg or higher — can damage blood vessels.

How do you lower systolic?

Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.

  1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline. ...
  2. Exercise regularly. ...
  3. Eat a healthy diet. ...
  4. Reduce sodium in your diet. ...
  5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. ...
  6. Quit smoking. ...
  7. Cut back on caffeine. ...
  8. Reduce your stress.

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