How high can blood pressure go before someone could have a stroke or heart attack?
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It can get as high as 230/180. But by then he may have a stroke, annurism or heart attack at any moment. Most likely it can be lowered a few natural ways. I am not a doctor but then again, all they do is give you drugs. You can send him the following things to help alleviate the pressure: Omega 3/Fish Oil (pharmeceutical grade) from the Scandanavian region. It naturally thins the blood for better circulation. Aged garlic added to his foods. High antioxidant foods such as the berry goup. Blueberries, Rasberries, Strawberries, Blackberries. Also spinach. He also needs plenty of the amino acid Arginine found in all forms of nuts. It improves the valve function of the heart. When he sleeps, elevate his feet with pillows. And last but not least REST, REST.
711124
it doesn't depend on arteries or viens. Blood pressure means the diastolic or systolic pressure is higher. Meaning blood is being pumped at an increased rate or your arteries or viens are narrowing like during an adrenaline rush.
320269
could be symptoms of heart attack, or lack of blood circulation, or possible stroke,...get medical attention right away.
108549
You will likely develop a clot, which will constrict blood flow to vital organs and probably cause a stroke.  Check out www.webmd.com and read all about it.
797278
Because if blood pressure is left uncontrolled it can get too high or too low and can lead to many cardiovascular problems.
762268
Normal blood pressure is 120/70.  If it's at 158/84, it's considered on the high side.  Yours is way out of the normal range.  Please see a doctor ASAP.
63481
120/80mm.hg. is the normal blood pressure.Stress,tension,anxiety,heavy smoking and alcohol normally increase the blood pressure.140/90mm hg. is temporarily acceptable and if the cause is removed,cure is guaranteed.In the absence of any cause B.P. .140/90 hints at a disease of Thyroid or Kidney.Get a full check up.
379515
Well...first of all, high blood pressure is defined as anything over 140/90 mmHg.  If you think that you have high blood pressure, then first thing to do is to go see a doctor.  He or she will take your blood pressure once more and if it is high (but not dangerously high), then most probably they will advise exercise, proper low fat low cholesterol diet and will also tell you to not get stressed out often.  Usually they try this for a couple of months and then tell you to come back at which time, they will check your blood pressure once more.  If it is still high, then they will start medication.  High blood pressure can be controlled at this stage with medication (either one or a combination of drugs), proper exercise, proper healthy diet and minimal stress.  Along with your cooperation, your doctor can combine drugs to achieve a satisfactory blood pressure reading over time.  There are always many options available.  Therefore, discuss with your doctor, and with your cooperation, both of you can get your bp under control, which is very essential since high blood pressure is one of the risk factors for heart attacks and strokes. Also, smoking is also associated with high blood pressure...so, if you're a smoker the first step would be to stop smoking.
69314
Extreme stress, tension, and pressure which causes your heart to beat faster which requires more blood, the less you have gives you high blood pressure. Also, not enough blood to the facial veins. Also, chest pains could be caused by high blood pressure. Best to check with a doctor, the give free advise over the phone.
995162
That is way to high especially for a 15 year old.  Your normal blood pressure should be 120/80 and 135/85 is considered high.  You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Your pulse should be fine a normal pulse is 60-100 beats per minute.  However, as I said before you need to see a doctor, blood pressure that high can kill you.  By the way if you took your blood pressure through those machines that they have in stores they have been proven to give incorrect numbers, but to be on the safe side go to the doctor.  I wish you luck!
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Normal range of Systolic blood preasure 100-139 mmHg\n\nNormal range of diastolic blood pressure 60-90 mmHg\n\nNormal Pulse Pressure (difference between both)= 30-50 mmHg\n\nanything close to the maximum is called high normal nad should keep checking regularly because he is high liability of becoming hypertensive. however, there's nothing called low normal.Hypotension is only feared when any of diastolic or systolic pressure is below the above stated number\n\nso you r just fine
537867
Height has no bearing on the blood pressure. Its a measure of the pressure with which the heart pumps the blood in our arteries. Your logic is right i.e in tall people the arteries are longer and hence may need a higher pressure to move the blood but its like pump which is continuously working so it doesn't make much difference with an increased height
1109918
Increased BP can put stress on you arteries, veins, and organs.  Increased BP can lead to kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, etc.  A good way to keep your BP down is to exercise regularly and eat right.
721184
Probably your blood pressure would be high.  However, if you are in doubt, have a doctor check it out.
975429
Normally, high blood pressure has no symptoms.  What symptoms are you referring to?  When a person actually has symptoms relating to hypertension it is a medical emergency (look up hypertensive urgency or hypertensive emergency).  Also, if he is in his 20's he should see a doctor, as longstanding high blood pressure shortens life, to be brief about it.
90165
do you mean raised blood pressure ?
887591
Stress and high blood pressure go hand in hand. Also things like: smoking, alcohol, drug use, obesity, lack of excersize, diet ( especially high sodium content), age, family history, and side effects of other medications.