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Reference ranges for blood pressure (BP) in children [29] Stage Approximate age Systolic BP, mmHg Diastolic BP, mmHg Infants 0–12 months: 75–100: 50–70 Toddlers and preschoolers 1–5 years: 80–110: 50–80 School age 6–12 years: 85–120: 50–80 Adolescents 13–18 years: 95–140: 60–90
After analyzing data on nearly 4,000 adults who had their blood pressure recorded in childhood, researchers concluded that the new guidelines would have done a better job at identifying the kids ...
Blood pressure is recorded as two readings: a higher systolic pressure, which occurs during the maximal contraction of the heart, and the lower diastolic or resting pressure. [11] In adults, a normal blood pressure is 120/80, with 120 being the systolic and 80 being the diastolic reading. [12] Usually, the blood pressure is read from the left ...
Multiple blood pressure readings (at least two) spaced 1–2 minutes apart should be obtained to ensure accuracy. [92] Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring over 12 to 24 hours is the most accurate method to confirm the diagnosis. [93] An exception to this is those with very high blood pressure readings especially when there is poor organ ...
"Your blood pressure is supposed to be under 140 over 90, optimally closer to 120 over 80."
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The effect of treatment for blood pressure between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg is less clear, with some studies finding benefits [73] [74] while others do not. [75] High blood pressure affects between 16% and 37% of the population globally. [66] In 2010, hypertension was believed to have been a factor in 18% (9.4 million) deaths. [76]
A minimum systolic value can be roughly estimated by palpation, most often used in emergency situations, but should be used with caution. [10] It has been estimated that, using 50% percentiles, carotid, femoral and radial pulses are present in patients with a systolic blood pressure > 70 mmHg, carotid and femoral pulses alone in patients with systolic blood pressure of > 50 mmHg, and only a ...