What does it mean when systolic is high and diastolic is low?

What does it mean when systolic is high and diastolic is low?

If your systolic blood pressure rises, but your diastolic blood pressure stays normal, you have a condition called isolated systolic hypertension.

What does it mean when systolic is high and diastolic is high?

ISH is when you have a systolic blood pressure reading of 140 mm Hg or higher, and a diastolic blood pressure reading of less than 90 mm Hg….Understanding readings.

Normal	Systolic less than 120 mm Hg AND diastolic less than 80 mm Hg
Elevated	Systolic between 120–129 mm Hg AND diastolic less than 80 mm Hg

What does it mean when the diastolic number is low?

If you have a low diastolic pressure, it means you have a low coronary artery pressure, and that means your heart is going to lack blood and oxygen. That is what we call ischemia, and that kind of chronic, low-level ischemia may weaken the heart over time and potentially lead to heart failure.

Is 48 diastolic too low?

A diastolic blood pressure reading of 50 mm Hg is too low. Once your diastolic number goes below 60 mm Hg, it can make you dizzy or lightheaded and consistently low diastolic blood pressure can lead to heart disease.

What is the best treatment for isolated systolic hypertension?

Treatment of ISH with diuretics, calcium channel blockers (CCBs), and angiotensin II inhibitors is effective in reducing systolic blood pressure, preventing cardiovascular morbid events, and lowering mortality; these agents may have to be used in combination to achieve the systolic blood pressure goal of < 140 mm Hg.

Is 93 a high diastolic?

This is what your diastolic blood pressure number means: Normal: Lower than 80. Stage 1 hypertension: 80-89. Stage 2 hypertension: 90 or more.

What is the lowest acceptable diastolic blood pressure?

A blood pressure reading lower than 90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) for the top number (systolic) or 60 mm Hg for the bottom number (diastolic) is generally considered low blood pressure.

How do I raise my diastolic blood pressure?

How to raise low blood pressure

1. Drink plenty of water. Dehydration can sometimes lead to low blood pressure.
2. Eat a balanced diet.
3. Eat smaller meals.
4. Limit or avoid alcohol.
5. Eat more salt.
6. Check your blood sugar.
7. Get your thyroid checked.
8. Wear compression stockings.

What medications cause elevated diastolic blood pressure?

The drugs that are recommended to treat diastolic hypertension in some people (depending on co-existing conditions etc.) are ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers. The diuretics and non-selective beta blockers would not be first choices in therapy.

Is 128 over 70 a good blood pressure?

Systolic reading of 128 is in the Prehypertension range. Diastolic reading of 70 is in the Normal range. Therefore, 128/70 is not good blood pressure (Prehypertension).

What does high systolic blood pressure mean?

Elevated. Elevated blood pressure is when readings consistently range from 120-129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic. People with elevated blood pressure are likely to develop high blood pressure unless steps are taken to control the condition.

What is considered a low diastolic BP?

The number below which a person is considered to have diastolic hypotension varies depending on several factors, including a person’s age. But in adults, a diastolic pressure below 60 millimeters of mercury is usually considered low diastolic pressure, according to PubMed Health.