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Normal Blood Pressure for Men
Introduction
Blood pressure (BP) is a key indicator of cardiovascular health. It measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Having a normal BP is crucial for reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other complications.
What is Normal Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure is recorded as two numbers:
- Systolic BP (top number): The pressure when the heart beats.
- Diastolic BP (bottom number): The pressure when the heart rests between beats.
For adult men, the normal blood pressure range is:
- Optimal: Around 120/80 mmHg
- Elevated: 121-129/<80 mmHg
- Hypertension (High BP): Starts at 130/80 mmHg or higher
- Low BP (Hypotension): Generally below 90/60 mmHg
Factors Influencing Blood Pressure in Men
- Age: Blood pressure might rise with age due to artery stiffness.
- Lifestyle Choices: Smoking, alcohol, salt intake, and diet affect BP.
- Physical Activity: Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy BP.
- Weight & Metabolism: Obesity increases hypertension risk.
- Stress & Sleep: Chronic stress and poor sleep patterns may elevate BP.
Monitoring & Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure
- Check Regularly: Measure BP at least once per year if normal, more often if at risk.
- Lifestyle Changes: Healthy diet (low salt, DASH diet), regular exercise, and stress management.
- Medical Intervention: If BP is high, doctors may prescribe medication like ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, or diuretics.
Conclusion
Maintaining a normal blood pressure is essential for long-term heart health. Regular monitoring, a balanced lifestyle, and timely medical attention can prevent complications.
Source recommendations
1. American Heart Association Guidelines on Hypertension
- https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure
- https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/hyp.0000000000000065
- https://www.heart.org/
- https://professional.heart.org/en/science-news/2017-hypertension-clinical-guidelines
- https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/Professional/Quality-Improvement/Pain-Management/AHA-GUIDELINEDRIVEN-MANAGEMENT-OF-HYPERTENSION--AN-EVIDENCEBASED-UPDATE.pdf
2. European Society of Cardiology Guidelines on Arterial Hypertension
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/Elevated-Blood-Pressure-and-Hypertension
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37345492/
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/39/33/3021/5079119
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines/Pulmonary-Hypertension-Guidelines-on-Diagnosis-and-Treatment-of
- https://www.ejinme.com/article/S0953-6205(24)00238-3/fulltext
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If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time. Remember that self-medication can be dangerous, and timely diagnosis will preserve the quality and life expectancy.
The heart is an organ that does not know how to "keep silent" if something goes wrong. Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, and rhythm disturbances are the symptoms that require our attention. The best prevention of heart disease is careful attention to your health, regular checkups with a doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart, and it will serve you for many years!
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