Diagnosing high blood pressure

Question:
I am 30 years old, my blood pressure was measured at 136, the next day I measured 133. I wonder if I have high blood pressure with such a blood pressure reading?
Le Tri (1990)
Reply:
Hello, According to the Vietnam Heart Association and Vietnam Association of Hypertension (2018) Hypertension is diagnosed when:
Blood pressure measured at the clinic has blood Systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg. Average home blood pressure with systolic blood pressure ≥ 135 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 85 mmHg So the blood pressure you measured is not enough basis to diagnose you with hypertension. However, his case is classified as "Pre-hypertension". The treatment does not require medication, but mainly applies measures such as a strict diet, limiting alcohol, quitting smoking, exercising, losing weight (if overweight) and checking blood pressure regularly. very important.
However, if you have done well with non-drug measures but your blood pressure does not change, you should go to a medical facility for a more complete examination and consultation.
Doctor Nguyen Quoc Viet - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.