Hypertension Blood Pressure Guide

Hypertension stage 1

Stage 1 hypertension blood pressure levels are in the high range. Systolic pressure is range of 140 to 160 mmHG and diastolic pressure from 90 to 99. This stage is where high blood pressure has been confirmed and treating hypertension should be a priority for person concerned. Treating hypertension is best dealt by consulting a medical expert like your doctor or the local pharmacist.

Hypertension stage 2

Stage 2 hypertension is a very serious condition that is likely to lead to stroke, heart failure, and other vital organs being permanently damaged. A high blood pressure hypertension stage 2 patient requires regular monitoring of blood pressure levels. The systolic levels are likely to remain above 160 and diastolic level will be 100+. Don’t let yourself go to a point of suffering from severe hypertension before you realise you are in serious trouble. You physician is there to help you and may put you on strict low salt diet as well as treating blood pressure with blood thinners.
Further information on and explanation of symtoms and causes hypertension read further hypertension guidelines for patients.