BPTrack reference library.

Maintain with healthy diet, regular exercise, and low sodium intake. Get checked once every two years if you have no other risk factors.

Lifestyle changes recommended. Reduce sodium, increase activity, manage weight. Doctor may monitor more frequently. Not yet treated with medication in most cases.

Talk to your doctor. Lifestyle changes are the first step. Medication may be added depending on cardiovascular risk factors and overall health profile.

Medication is typically prescribed alongside lifestyle changes. Regular monitoring and follow-up appointments are essential. Do not manage this alone.

Seek emergency medical care immediately. Wait five minutes and retest. If still elevated, call 911 or get to an ER. Do not drive yourself.

May be normal for some people. Symptomatic hypotension (dizziness, fainting, blurred vision) warrants evaluation. Can be caused by dehydration, medication, or underlying conditions.

Blood pressure norms shift with age. What is normal at 25 differs from what is expected at 65. These tables give AHA-referenced ranges by decade.

The difference between systolic and diastolic. Widening pulse pressure can indicate arterial stiffness. Tables include normal ranges and what elevated readings suggest.

How readings change when standing from sitting or lying. A drop of 20+ mmHg systolic on standing may indicate orthostatic hypotension, common in older adults and those on certain medications.

Readings taken in a clinical setting are often higher than at home due to anxiety. The AHA recommends home monitoring to compare. These tables explain the discrepancy and what to do about it.

When only the top number is elevated (140+ systolic with normal diastolic). More common in older adults and carries its own risk profile. Tables include thresholds and treatment guidance.

24-hour BP monitoring gives a fuller picture than a single office reading. These tables include daytime, nighttime, and 24-hour average thresholds used in clinical interpretation.

Morning readings before food or medication, and evening readings before bed, give you the most consistent baseline. Time of day affects blood pressure significantly.

Walking, stress, caffeine, and exercise all temporarily elevate readings. The AHA recommends sitting quietly for five minutes before taking your blood pressure.

Average the two readings for the most accurate picture. If they differ by more than 5 mmHg, take a third and average all three.

An undersized cuff reads high. An oversized cuff reads low. The cuff bladder should cover 80% of your upper arm circumference. Most home monitors come with standard and large cuffs.