Definition changed Hypertension In 2017, when the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association revised their high blood pressure guidelines, high blood pressure between 120 and 129 mm Hg is for the upper (systolic) number and over 80 mm Hg (diastolic) for the lower number, and guidelines do not recommend In 2017 the drug is started in the elevated phase unless you have high-risk factors, and instead, they recommend implementing lifestyle changes..
The researchers provided the American Heart Association to provide a definition of the different types of high blood pressure and what you can do to manage the problem, according to the American medical site “HealthLine”.
Stages of high blood pressure
Under the new guidelines for 2017, all blood pressure measurements greater than 120/80 mm Hg are considered high.
Now blood pressure measurements are categorized as follows:
Normal: Less than 120 mmHg diastolic and less than 80 mmHg
High: Systolic between 120-129 mm Hg and diastolic less than 80 mm Hg
Stage 1: Systolic between 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic between 80-89 mm Hg
Stage 2: Systolic is not less than 140 mm Hg or diastolic is not less than 90 mm Hg
Under the new guidelines, an estimated 46% of adults in the United States are classified as having high blood pressure.
Treatment in the elevated stage is recommended if you suffer from heart disease or other risk factors, such as diabetes and family health history.
If your blood pressure reading is in the high category, discuss with your doctor the steps you can take to lower it.
Primary vs secondary hypertension
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Primary high blood pressure
Most adults with high blood pressure are in this category, and despite years of research on high blood pressure, the cause is unknown, and is believed to be a combination of genetics, diet, lifestyle and age..
Lifestyle factors include smoking, drinking too much alcohol, stress, gaining weight, eating too much salt, and not getting enough exercise.
Changes in your diet and lifestyle can reduce blood pressure and the risk of complications from high blood pressure.
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Secondary hypertension
Secondary high blood pressure occurs when there is a specific and possibly reversible cause, and about 5% to 10% of high blood pressure is the secondary type.
It is most common among young adults, and an estimated 30% of those between 18 and 40 have secondary high blood pressure.
The underlying causes of secondary hypertension include the following:
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Narrowing the arteries that supply blood to your kidneys
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Adrenal disease
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Side effects of slimming drugs, including birth control pills, diet aids, steroids, antidepressants.
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Sleep Apnea
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Hormone abnormalities
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Thyroid abnormalities
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Aortic constriction
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