“Health”: 4 levels of blood pressure … and so it remains at normal levels

The Ministry of Health has shown blood pressure levels in their normal, pre-satisfactory, high and very high levels, directing a set of advice and instructions to patients to maintain the normal rate.

The Ministry stated that blood pressure measurement starts from the age of 18 years and over, and the systolic pressure number appears at the top and the diastolic pressure number at the bottom, so that it is normal at (less than 120-less than 80), and pre-satisfied at between (120-89) and (139-80), high at between (140-90) and (159-99), and very high at (more than 160-more than 100).

She added that to prevent high blood pressure, it is necessary to maintain a healthy weight, get enough sleep, avoid smoking, and exercise regularly.

King Saud Medical City also recommended when measuring pressure not to talk during the measurement, to sit quietly for 5 minutes with support for the back and legs, to bring the elbow closer to the level of the heart, and to avoid caffeine 30 minutes before the measurement.