MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

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A person has a blood pressure of 145/90 mmHg. How would you categorize their blood pressure?
A
normal range
B
prehypertension
C
hypertension
D
hypotension
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Higher blood pressure ranges mean you may have stage 1 or 2 hypertension (high blood pressure). Stage 1 hypertension is 130-139 (top number) or 80-89 (bottom number). Stage 2 hypertension is 140 or higher (top number) or 90 or higher (bottom number).

Detailed explanation-2: -Normal pressure is 120/80 or lower. Your blood pressure is considered high (stage 1) if it reads 130/80. Stage 2 high blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. If you get a blood pressure reading of 180/110 or higher more than once, seek medical treatment right away.

Detailed explanation-3: -A blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher indicates high blood pressure (hypertension).

Detailed explanation-4: -high blood pressure is considered to be from 140/90mmHg (or an average of 135/85mmHg at home) – or 150/90mmHg (or an average of 145/85mmHg at home) if you’re over the age of 80.

Detailed explanation-5: -Normal: Systolic lower than 120 mm Hg, diastolic lower than 80 mm Hg. Prehypertension: Systolic 120-139 mm Hg, diastolic 80-89 mm Hg. Stage 1: Systolic 140-159 mm Hg, diastolic 90-99 mm Hg. Stage 2: Systolic 160 mm Hg or greater, diastolic 100 mm Hg or greater. 09-Nov-2022

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