Is 165 blood pressure dangerous?

Is 165 blood pressure dangerous?

As a general guide: high blood pressure is considered to be 140/90mmHg or higher (or 150/90mmHg or higher if you’re over the age of 80) ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg.

What does it mean when your blood pressure is 165 over 100?

Healthy blood pressure is less than 120/80. Prehypertension is a systolic pressure of 120 to 139 or a diastolic pressure of 80 to 89. Stage-1 high blood pressure ranges from a systolic pressure of 140 to 159 or a diastolic pressure of 90 to 99. Stage-2 high blood pressure is over 160/100.

Should I go to the hospital if my blood pressure is 160 over 100?

Your doctor If your blood pressure is higher than 160/100 mmHg, then three visits are enough. If your blood pressure is higher than 140/90 mmHg, then five visits are needed before a diagnosis can be made. If either your systolic or diastolic blood pressure stays high, then the diagnosis of hypertension can be made.

What is the danger zone of high blood pressure?

The Hypertension Danger Zone A reading of 140 or higher systolic or 90 or greater diastolic is stage 2 hypertension. You may not have symptoms. If your systolic is over 180 or your diastolic is above over 120, you may be having a hypertensive crisis, which can lead to a stroke, heart attack, or kidney damage.

What does it mean when your blood pressure is 165?

If the blood pressure is 165/108 (165 over 108), it means that the systolic pressure is 165 and the diastolic pressure is 108. 165/108 blood pressure can also be read as 165/108 mm Hg, or 165/108 millimeters of mercury.

What’s the difference between 165 and 108 mm Hg?

165/108 blood pressure can also be read as 165/108 mm Hg, or 165/108 millimeters of mercury. The 165 mm Hg Systolic refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, and the 108 mm Hg Diastolic is the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats.

What are the risks of high blood pressure in seniors?

But did you know that more than 70% of U.S. seniors have high blood pressure? High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a major health risk that can lead to heart disease, stroke, and chronic kidney disease.

What should my blood pressure be at my age?

Since blood pressure tends to increase with age, some medical societies argue about the effectiveness and safety of treating older adults for high blood pressure. Overall, older adults should aim for lower blood pressure numbers but a blood pressure reading of 90/60 mm Hg or lower is considered too low (hypotension).