Blood Pressure By Age And Height

Monitoring your blood pressure (BP) is crucial to maintaining your overall health. Sustaining a healthy blood pressure level is important, as readings outside the normal range can cause serious health conditions. High blood pressure (aka hypertension), for example, can lead to stroke, heart disease, and many other life-threatening health problems.

Whether you are in poor health or good health, it’s never too early to visit Pearl Chemist Group and start getting regular blood pressure tests in Morden, Streatham, Epsom, Earlsfield, or Morden. This can help catch blood pressure concerns early on to prevent serious complications from developing.

Blood pressure is measured using two numbers, ie.122/79 mm Hg. The top number (systolic blood pressure) measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. The bottom number (diastolic blood pressure) measures the pressure in the arteries when your heart rests between beats. Once you have your blood pressure results, a blood pressure chart can help interpret the results.

Keep reading to learn more about understanding your blood pressure results.

Is My Blood Pressure Normal?

When we get older, the arteries tend to get stiffer and plaque builds up, making it more difficult for blood to pump through the veins and this is what leads to high blood pressure. If blood pressure gets high and is left untreated for a long period of time, it can cause life-threatening health problems such as heart attack, stroke, and more.

The blood pressure chart below shows normal and healthy blood pressure levels for men and women at various ages. If your numbers are above normal, you should check in with your healthcare provider to see if any medical treatment or lifestyle changes are needed.

Visit your local Pearl Chemist Group in South London for regular blood pressure checks in Streatham, Epsom, Earlsfield, Morden, or Merton.

Blood Pressure Stages

Hypertension is divided into stages that range from mild to serious. As the blood pressure numbers increase, your risk for serious health complications goes up too. For example, a hypertensive crisis (180/120), is a steep increase in blood pressure that is likely to cause a stroke.

Blood Pressure Testing In London at Pearl Chemist Group

Monitoring blood pressure regularly is important for preventing serious health conditions and diseases from developing. At Pearl Chemist Group, we make it fast and convenient for you to get blood pressure testing in Earlsfieldas well as our other branches in Merton, Epsom, Morden, and Streatham.