Hypertension stage 2. When blood pressure readings consistently show systolic pressure at or above 140 mm Hg or diastolic pressure at or above 90 mm Hg, stage 2 hypertension is diagnosed.

Stage 2: The blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher is categorised under stage 2 hypertension. People with stage 2 hypertension are at a higher risk of stroke and heart attack.

"A reading of 130/70 mmHg falls under the category of stage 1 hypertension according to guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association," explains Dr. Rigved ...

Hypertension stage 2 occurs when that bottom number gets higher than 90. In case you missed: High blood pressure can become a dangerous health problem: What you need to know to lower it ...

This is called stage 1 hypertension. Stage 2 is when blood pressure is consistently 140/90 mmHg or above. Hypertensive crisis is when it is 180/120 mmHg.

Hypertension stage 1. If your blood pressure begins to consistently measure between 130 and 139 mmHg systolic or between 80 and 89 mmHg diastolic, you’re in hypertension stage 1.

In this stage, blood pressure readings fall between 140-159/90-99 mm Hg. It represents the onset of hypertension and may require medication alongside lifestyle changes to control blood pressure ...

The DOH is planning a Heart Health Fair on Feb. 26 at Walker Ford Community Center. ... Hypertension occurs when a person’s blood pressure is greater than 130/80 mmHg.

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