A healthy systolic blood pressure must be less than 120 mm Hg, while a healthy diastolic pressure should be less than 80 mm Hg. Find out what risks are associated if a person’s BP level is more than 130/80 mm Hg.
Hypertension, most commonly known as high blood pressure, is a medical condition in which your blood against the walls of blood vessels is very high. For a person living with high blood pressure, it is easier to develop health problems like a heart attack and stroke. According to researchers, anyone can get hypertension at any age, including children, young adults, adults and older adults.
The World Health Organization (WHO) claims that about 1.28 billion adults between the ages of 30 to 79 worldwide struggle with high blood pressure, which includes two-thirds living in low and middle-income countries. Sadly, an estimated 46% of adults living with hypertension are unaware of the medical condition they are suffering from.
What Is A Normal Blood Pressure (BP) Level?
Blood pressure is typically written as two numbers, which are separated by a slash. The National Institute of Health (NIH) states that a healthy systolic blood pressure must be less than 120 mm Hg, while a healthy diastolic pressure should be less than 80 mm Hg. When your blood pressure level rises above this number, it means your BP level is high.
What Happens To Your Heart When Pressure Is Above 130?
A person’s blood pressure may not remain consistent throughout the day. If you have an active lifestyle, your blood pressure level may vary from when you’re sitting ideal to while performing a high-intensity workout like running, cycling and swimming.
However, a high blood pressure level without any exertion may result in serious health conditions, especially affecting your heart. Experts say that when your blood pressure is above the normal range, it may damage the walls of your blood vessels, leading to tiny, subtle tears. Over time, these invisible changes in your heart may start collecting cholesterol and fats, which may form plaque and cause a heart attack and stroke.
“High blood pressure can damage your arteries by making them less elastic. This decreases the flow of blood and oxygen to your heart and leads to heart disease,” The NIH states. “High blood pressure can cause the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the brain to burst or be blocked, causing a stroke.”
Additionally, the US CDC also claimed that high blood pressure may cause heart valve disease and kidney disease, especially among adults living with diabetes.
Key Warning Signs Of High Blood Pressure
Calling high blood pressure a ‘silent killer’, the American Heart Association states that most of the time, there are no obvious signs of hypertension. And the only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is by measuring your blood pressure level.
Tips To Lower High Blood Pressure
The best way to lower high blood pressure, according to experts, is to make healthy lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet and being physically active. In addition to lifestyle changes, ensure to consult with your doctor at the earliest to determine if you require any medication to help manage hypertension.
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