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What do doctors say about high blood pressure?
You may also hear the doctor or nurse say a blood pressure is “120 over 80.” Normal blood pressure is less than 120 on top and less than 80 on the bottom. Prehypertension levels are 120-139 on top and 80-89 on the bottom. High blood pressure, stage 1 is 140-159 on top and 90-99 on the bottom.
How do doctors judge patients?
Doctors also judge patients based on their: language proficiency. insurance status. age.
What kind of Doctor treats high blood pressure (hypertension)?
Family physicians and internists treat most patients with high blood pressure. They are highly skilled in identifying and treating it. Referral to a hypertension clinic is only necessary in a very small minority of patients who have persistent and severe elevations in blood pressure despite treatment with multiple blood pressure medications.
Should you worry about high blood pressure at the doctor’s office?
MONDAY, June 10, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you dread seeing the doctor and your blood pressure reading always seems to be high at the doctor’s office, a new review says you should take those elevated readings seriously.
Why should I see a Hypertension Clinic?
They are highly skilled in identifying and treating it. Referral to a hypertension clinic is only necessary in a very small minority of patients who have persistent and severe elevations in blood pressure despite treatment with multiple blood pressure medications.
How many blood pressure readings does it take to diagnose hypertension?
Your doctor will likely take two to three blood pressure readings each at three or more separate appointments before diagnosing you with high blood pressure. This is because blood pressure normally varies throughout the day, and it may be elevated during visits to the doctor (white coat hypertension).