High Blood Pressure

Frequently Asked Questions

3. What is "pre-hypertension?"

Pre-hypertension is a systolic blood pressure reading between 120-139 mmHg or a diastolic reading between 80-89 mmHg. Pre-hypertension often leads to hypertension. It also increases your chances of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Talk to your doctor or other health care provider about lowering your blood pressure if it's in the pre-hypertensive range. Making changes in your diet, losing weight, exercising more often, and/or drinking less alcohol may be all you need to do.