High Blood Pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

2. What is high blood pressure?

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A blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher is considered high blood pressure, although your doctor will usually take your blood pressure at different times on several different days, and if it stays at 140/90 or higher, you will be diagnosed with high blood pressure. If you have diabetes or chronic kidney disease, a reading of 130/80 or higher is considered high blood pressure.