What is Hypertension

In other words, a person is said to suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure when systolic blood pressure above 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mmHg. Ideal blood pressure is 120 mmHg systolic and 80 mmHg diastolic. In many cases, both the increase in pressure.
Systolic blood pressure (the top number) is the pressure peak is reached when the heart contracts and pumped blood through the arteries. Although diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) was taken when the pressure has dropped to its lowest point when the heart is relaxing and filling with blood on the back.
The increased pressure in hypertension is closely tied to improper storage of salt and water or an increased pressure in the stream of gas streams from the body (peripheral). Although the causes vary but the center is the imbalance of the renin-angiotensin system which plays an important role in blood pressure regulation.
Hypertension, which usually develops in middle age, is more common in men and postmenopausal women. Family history of hypertension increases the risk, as well as smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes, obesity, low education and socioeconomic status.
You must be suspected hypertension when blood pressure is constantly pointing to 140/90 mmHg or more. For those who are healthy (18 or more), the following table can help you you need to do based on initial findings of blood pressure.
The recommendations are highly dependent on blood pressure readings that were adopted, other cardiovascular risk factors and the presence of other diseases. Consult a physician if necessary.