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.
Hypertension
95
90
Hypotension
Systolic
under
Systolic (mmHg) →
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
50
Borderline
99
100
Fluctuation Within a Day
(Case: Male, 35 Years Old)
Discussion
Wake
Arrive
on the
Up
Office
Telephone
6 AM
Systolic over
Diastolic over
140 ~159
Systolic
Diastolic
Normal
139
Systolic under
Diastolic under
Systolic Pressure
Diastolic Pressure
Argument
Leave
in a
Office
Meeting
12 PM
6 PM
6
160
100
90 ~ 94
89
140
160
Dinner
/Sleep
12 AM