What do they consider a dangerous number for High Blood Pressure!?

Question

They always say that I am at risk for a stroke.When is the number dangerous!

Answer 1

All the above respondents have answered very well, this might help you out:
Theoretically any BP above 120/80 mm Hg is taken as high BP.
IT VARIES FROM PERSON TO PERSON HOW MUCH READING WILL GIVE HIM/HER A STROKE.
Practically I have seen patients with 240/110 just complaining of head ache, whereas patients with 150/100 can undergo both heart and brain stroke.
It is stress which is the root cause of the above.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Defined as the force the blood exerts on arteries and veins as it circulates through the body, blood pressure is controlled by a complex regulatory system involving the heart, blood vessels, brain, kidneys, and adrenal glands. It's normal for blood pressure to fluctuate often -- even minute to minute. In some people, however, blood pressure remains chronically high, a condition known medically as hypertension. Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers. Systolic pressure (the top number in a reading) denotes when the heart contracts and forces blood through the arteries; diastolic pressure (the bottom number) reflects when the heart relaxes. Normal blood pressure is 120 (systolic) over 80 (diastolic) or lower. Hypertension is defined as blood pressure averaging 140/90 or higher in at least two separate measurements.

If your medical professional has told you that you are at risk, please find out what you can do to lower your pressure, such as medication, diet and exercise, because the longer it stays this way, the worse your chances become--so put the odds on your side and make an appointment to actually be evaluated. It's a 'phone call that could save your life.

I wish you the best of luck!!

Answer 4

3 years ago, I was diagnosed - hypertension with a reading of 160/100. I used to feel dizzy a lot, my legs had awful cramps, and levels were very low in my potassium, causing my fingers and toes to always cramp together. One day I started to feel really faint while I was driving with my daughter in the back seat and I passed out, hitting 3 cars and ending up in a ditch. That moment,I knew I had to do something because my meds weren't working. I heard about this diet from a friend and thought I'd give it a shot. The results have been remarkable. In just 21 days, I honestly can't remember feeling this good, my blood pressure went from 175/110 to 125/70.

Answer 5

Any blood pressure reading that gives you symptoms such as headache, dizziness, vision changes. There is no magic number because every person's tolerance to high blood pressure is different.

Answer 6

It depends on your age and whether you have any other affecting issues such as other illnesses etc. I understand that a middle aged person - older person should aim to keep their blood pressure at or below 120/80. Younger people ought to have it a bit lower. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

I don't have numbers available "at my finger tips." Go to: webmd.com. That website has nearly any medical topic you're looking for on it. I'm sure it's probably there.

Answer 8

you can read
http://www.health-sky.com/html/category/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/