Blood pressure
Alternative names:
BP; diastolic blood pressure; diastolic BP; systolic blood pressure; systolic BP
Normal values:
Generally, the systolic pressure is approximately 120 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is approximately 70 to 80 mm Hg.
What abnormal results mean:
- Mild hypertension: diastolic pressure consistently 90 to 104 mm Hg
- Significant hypertension: systolic pressure above 200 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 100 mm Hg
- Hypotension: blood pressure below normal
Conditions that may alter test results include:
Blood pressure readings may be affected by many different conditions, including: - cardivascular disorders
- neurological conditions
- kidney and urological disorders
- pre-eclampsia in pregant women
- phychological factors such as stress, anger, or fear
- various medications
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