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Elevated blood pressure is blood pressure that is slightly higher than what is considered ideal. Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). The American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association divide blood pressure into four general categories. Normal blood pressure. Blood pressure is lower than 120/80 mm Hg. Elevated blood pressure. The top number ranges from 120 to 129 mm Hg and the bottom number is below (not above) 80 mm Hg. Stage 1 hypertension. The top number r...
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Elevated blood pressure doesn't cause symptoms. The only way to detect it is to have regular blood pressure checks. Have your blood pressure measured when you visit your health care provider. You can also check it at home with a home blood pressure monitoring device.
Anything that increases pressure on the artery walls can lead to elevated blood pressure. A buildup of fats, cholesterol, and other substances in and on the artery walls (atherosclerosis) can cause elevated blood pressure. But the opposite is also true. High blood pressure (hypertension) can cause atherosclerosis.
Sometimes, the cause of the elevated or high blood pressure isn't identified.
Conditions and medications that can cause elevated blood pr...
Healthy lifestyle changes are recommended for anyone with elevated or high blood pressure.
If you have elevated blood pressure and diabetes, kidney disease or heart disease, your provider might also recommend blood pressure medication.
If you have elevated blood pressure but don't have any heart disease risk factors, the benefits of medication are less clear.
Treatment for stage 1 or stage 2 hypertension usually inclu...
The same healthy lifestyle changes recommended to treat elevated blood pressure also help prevent it. Eat healthy foods, use less salt, don't smoke, exercise regularly, maintain a healthy weight, avoid or limit alcohol, and manage stress.
For informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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