Blood pressure, a crucial health indicator, involves two key measurements: systolic pressure (the higher number) reflects the force of your heart pumping blood, and diastolic pressure (the lower number) indicates resistance between heartbeats. Elevated blood pressure is commonly known as hypertension.
In a nutshell:
- High blood pressure is recognised at 140/90mmHg or above (or an average of 135/85mmHg at home).
- If you’re 80 or older, the threshold is 150/90mmHg or higher (or an average of 145/85mmHg at home).
- Ideal pressure falls between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg, aiming for below 150/90mmHg (or 145/85mmHg at home) for those over 80.
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