Blood Pressure Category | Systolic (mmHg) | Diastolic (mmHg) |
---|---|---|
Normal | < 120 | < 80 |
Elevated (Pre-hypertension) | 120-129 | < 80 |
High blood pressure STAGE 1 | 130-139 | 80-89 |
High blood pressure STAGE 2 | 140 > | 90 > |
Hypertensive crisis (emergent) | 180 > | 120 > |
CBC
Kidney panel (BUN/creatinine)
Lipid profile
Urinalysis
EKG
ECG
With patients, you would measure a first time, have them come in again and measure again, and then make them come in a final time for 3 measurements in order to rule out hypertension; NEVER treat upon first reading
Angina is a warning sign of progression of disease
==L==eft sided HF = ==L==ungs
==R==ight sided HF = ==R==est of the body