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Know Your Blood Pressure
Systolic Blood Pressure (the Top Reading)
If your diastolic blood pressure (the bottom reading) is regularly 90, 95 or above, you should see your doctor for his advice and review.
180 mmHgHigh risk of stroke, blindness, heart attack and kidney damage occurring. You should be receiving treatment from your doctor! It's not too late to start taking care of yourself!
160 mmHgLong-term damage will be occurring to vital organs which may be irreversible. See your doctor. Look at the risk factors and do something about the ones that affect you.
140 mmHgRegular resting blood pressure at this level is bordering on hypertension and is not healthy. Your doctor should be reviewing your blood pressure regularly and considering medication if other risk factors are not addressed by the individual or there is no known cause.
135 mmHgDon't be too worried, but look to see if you are getting a bit overweight, need to improve your exercise or have been under a lot of stress and do something about it. Note: Type 2 diabetics should ideally be below 130 mmHg and regularly reviewed by their GP.
120 mmHgGreat, this is the ideal blood pressure, but don't be complacent be aware of the risk factors and prevent them affecting you in the long-term.