Is 125 over 83 a good blood pressure?
Healthy:A healthy blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Elevated:The systolic number is between 120 and 129 mm Hg, and the diastolic number is less than 80 mm Hg. Doctors usually don’t treat elevated blood pressure with medication.
Is 126 82 A good blood pressure?
According to the new definition, if one’s resting blood pressure (measured properly) is more than 120/80, it should be considered “elevated.” And if one’s BP is more than 130/80, then the person with that blood pressure should receive a diagnosis of hypertension.
Is 83 diastolic high?
This is what your diastolic blood pressure number means: Normal: Lower than 80. Stage 1 hypertension: 80-89. Stage 2 hypertension: 90 or more.
Why is my diastolic high?
A: A high diastolic blood pressure (80 mm Hg or higher) that stays high over time means you have high blood pressure, or hypertension, even when systolic blood pressure is normal. Causes of diastolic high blood pressure include both lifestyle factors and genetics, but the disease is multifactorial.
Should I worry if my diastolic is high?
High diastolic blood pressure symptoms If a person gets two blood pressure readings of 180/120 mm Hg or higher, with 5 minutes between the readings, they should contact 911 or seek emergency medical attention.
Why is my bottom number BP high?
Diastolic (the number at the bottom): pressure exerted when the heart relaxes and refills with blood….Table: Blood pressure levels.
| Blood pressure levels | Systolic (mm Hg) | Diastolic (mm Hg) |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 hypertension | 140 or higher | 90 or higher |
| Hypertensive crisis | Higher than 180 | Higher than 120 |
Why is my diastolic high but systolic normal?
Isolated systolic hypertension is when your systolic blood pressure is high, but your diastolic blood pressure is normal. It can occur naturally with age or can be caused by a variety of health conditions including anemia and diabetes. ISH should still be treated even though your diastolic pressure is normal.
What happens when your diastolic and systolic numbers are close together?
If systolic pressure increases — even if the diastolic pressure stays the same — your pulse pressure will increase, which seems to be an indicator of cardiovascular disease in some patients.