government officials issued revised blood pressure guidelines that included a new category: prehypertension. Anyone with a systolic (top number) reading of 120 or over, or a diastolic (bottom ...

Hypertension which is also known as high blood pressure, is a potential risk for the overall health of adults. The study on prehypertension, a condition that develops before the onset of ...

Prehypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 120–139 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure of 80–89 mmHg and is associated with excessive cardiovascular risk. Prehypertension is ...

Doctors have coined the term "prehypertension" to describe people whose blood pressure is above 120/80, but not yet at 140/90. "We believe these people are at higher risk, and studies show that ...

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The simplest way to measure your blood pressure at home is to use an automated cuff, which you can purchase online or at most drugstores. The American Heart Association recommends this method.

Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's ability to filter and purify blood. The finding ...

The CHINOM (Chinese High Normal Blood Pressure Study) is designed as an outcome trial in individuals with prehypertension in China. [62] The primary objective is to investigate the effects of low ...