Check Your Blood Pressure Day

How’s your blood pressure? Do you have any idea? Could you be at risk for a heart attack or a stroke? The timing of this November 4 holiday couldn’t be better. The high-stress holidays are quickly approaching. So, why not use Check Your Blood Pressure Day to find out what your blood pressure is today!!? It will only go higher as the holidays approach.

Blood Pressure Levels

Blood Pressure Level:     Systolic     Siastolic

Low                                       <120          <60

Ideal Level                           <120          <80

Elevated                               120-129     <80

High                                     130-139      80-90

Hypertensive Crisis          >140           >90

Hypertensive Crisis          >180          >120   *** See your doctor immediately