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Blood Pressure Information


Screening

Blood pressure screening will be offered Monday thru Friday from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm or by appointment at the Health Department. Screenings are held monthly at most of the senior housing complexes and at the Oak Creek Community Center.

What's Normal?



CATEGORY

SYSTOLIC
(top number)

DIASTOLIC
(bottom number)

Normal

120 or lower

80 or lower

Prehypertension

120-139

80-89

Stage 1 Hypertension

140-159

90-99

Stage 2 Hypertension

160 and higher

100 and higher

Severe (See Health Care Provider NOW)

180+

110+


Heart Healthy Tips

  • Check your BP regularly
  • Know your weight
  • Watch your diet
  • Limit excessive salt/caffeine
  • Don’t smoke
  • Don’t drink alcohol
  • Keep MD appointments
  • Exercise per MD’s advice
  • www.americanheart.org
  • www.nhlbi.nih.gov/nbp/