have blood pressure guidelines changed?
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Why the blood pressure numbers changed The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) changed blood pressure guidelines for at least two reasons: To account for complications that can happen at lower numbers. To target earlier intervention.
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A new definition of high blood pressure (hypertension) The guidelines, in a nutshell, state that normal blood pressure is under 120/80, whereas before normal was under 140/90. Now, elevated blood pressure (without a diagnosis of hypertension) is systolic blood pressure (the top number) between 120 and 129.
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The Indian Hypertension Guidelines, published in 2013 in the Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, define blood pressure levels between 130-139/80-89 as "high normal", 120-129/below 80 as "normal", and below 120/below 80 as "optimal".
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Cardiovascular Advisory Panel Guidelines identify normal or controlled blood pressure for DOT medical certification as a systolic value of less than 140 and a diastolic value of less than 90 mmHg (less than 140/90). This is a decrease from the 1987 guideline of less than 160/90.
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A rise in blood pressure, where the systolic pressure is higher than 180 or the diastolic pressure reaches 110 or more, should also be referred to a doctor. Blood pressure in this range puts people at greater risk of having a heart attack.
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Keep your home blood pressure monitor calibrated Because your blood pressure monitor works automatically, it will need to be re-calibrated at least once every two years to be sure it is giving you accurate results. To have your automatic home monitor re-calibrated, you will need to send it back to the manufacturer.
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Most doctors suggest a blood pressure less than 130/90 (130 over 90). Also talk to your doctor about how to help control your blood pressure. You may need to change your diet, exercise or medicines a little to help stay healthy.
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Normal blood pressure: 90/60 to under 120/80 mm Hg. Prehypertension, or risk for hypertension: 120-139/80-89 mm Hg. Stage 1 hypertension: 140-159/90-99 mm Hg. Stage 2 hypertension: over 160/100 mm Hg.
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Follow a healthy lifestyle to keep it at this level. More than 120 over 80 and less than 140 over 90 (120/80-140/90): You have a normal blood pressure reading but it is a little higher than it should be, and you should try to lower it.
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In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association published new guidelines for hypertension management and defined high hypertension as a blood pressure at or above 130/80 mm Hg.
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High blood pressure is now defined as readings of 130 mm Hg and higher for the systolic blood pressure measurement, or readings of 80 and higher for the diastolic measurement. That is a change from the old definition of 140/90 and higher, reflecting complications that can occur at those lower numbers.
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Normal range According to the AHA, a normal blood pressure reading is no more than 120/80 mm Hg. Consistently higher numbers may mean a person has elevated blood pressure or hypertension.
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['normal blood pressure is considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg.', 'high blood pressure is considered to be 140/90mmHg or higher.', 'low blood pressure is considered to be 90/60mmHg or lower.']
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Tips on taking blood pressure readings Do not check your blood pressure too often – you may become worried or stressed about small changes in your reading. This can raise your blood pressure in the short-term.
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The new guidelines now define high blood pressure as 130/80 rather than 140/90. This means 46 percent of U.S. adults now are considered to have high blood pressure, or hypertension, placing them at elevated risk for heart attack and stroke.
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Stage 1 high blood pressure (a diagnosis of hypertension) is now between 130 and 139 systolic or between 80 and 89 diastolic (the bottom number). Stage 2 high blood pressure is now over 140 systolic or 90 diastolic.
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Any activities such as exercise or eating can affect your systolic blood pressure measurement 10 to 20 mmHg. Arm/Back/Feet Unsupported1,3,4 - When having your blood pressure measured, you should always be seated in a comfortable chair, legs uncrossed, with your back and arm supported.