Blood Pressure Standard
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a blood pressure
standard, according to which areas of low and high-risk blood pressure
are identified. This standard, however, is a general guideline as individual
blood pressure varies among different people and different age groups, etc.
95
90
Hypotension
Systolic
under
Systolic (mm Hg) →
It is important that you consult with your physician regularly.
Your physician can tell you your optimal blood pressure range.
Blood Pressure Fluctuation
Blood pressure fluctuates all the time!
Blood pressure will change over the course of the month, week and even
throughout the day. It is also influenced by seasonal and temperature changes.
mm Hg
200
150
100
Hypertension
Borderline
99
100
Discussion
Wake
Arrive
on the
50
Up
Office
Telephone
6 AM
Systolic over
Diastolic over
Systolic
Diastolic
Normal
Systolic under
Diastolic under
Fluctuation Within a Day
(Case: Male, 35 Years Old)
Systolic Pressure
Diastolic Pressure
Argument
in a
Meeting
12 PM
6 PM
6
160
100
140 ~159
90 ~ 94
139
89
140
Leave
Dinner
Office
/Sleep
12 AM
160