Systolic blood pressure (top number) is the peak pressure is reached when the heart contracts and blood mempompakan out through the arteries. While diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) was taken when the pressure fell to its lowest point when the heart relaxes and fills the blood back.
Increased pressure in hypertension is closely related to incorrect storage of salt and water, or increased pressure in the body in the circulation of the blood vessels soft (peripheral). Although the causes vary, but the center is the imbalance in the renin-Angio-tensin, which plays an important role in regulating blood pressure.
Hypertension, which generally develops when middle age, more common in men and postmenopausal women. Who has a family history of hypertension increases the risk; as well as smoking, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, obesity, education, and low socioeconomic status.
You need to be suspicious of suffering from hypertension if blood pressure is consistently pointing to the 140/90 mmHg or more. For those who are healthy (age 18 and over), the table below can guide you what to do based on initial blood pressure checks.
The recommendations are very dependent on your blood pressure readings in the recent past, other cardiovascular risk factors, and presence of other diseases. Consulting a doctor if necessary.
