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Question
Hello doctor,
Doctor, tell me, is my blood pressure 138/99 mmHg okay? I am 48 years old, 1m61 tall, 75kg weight, male gender.
Nguyen Hai Nam (1973)
Answer
Answered by Doctor, Doctor Nguyen Hong Son - Head of General Health Unit - Department of Examination, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
To the question "Is blood pressure 138/99 mmHg okay?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
With your current weight, you have BMI = 28.93 kg/m2, in the overweight group weigh. If multiple home measurements are 138/99 mmHg, then the criteria for the diagnosis of hypertension are met. According to the standards of the Vietnam Heart Association: Blood pressure measured at home >= 135/85 mmHg is hypertension; blood pressure measured at the clinic or hospital >=140/90 mmHg.
With the current blood pressure and BMI, you need to have a weight loss diet, actively exercise, limit salt and self-monitor blood pressure at home. If your blood pressure remains unchanged or higher after 3 months, you should see your cardiologist again for treatment advice.
You may also need to consult a dietitian for advice on a weight loss diet if previous weight loss diets have not been successful.
If you still have questions about blood pressure, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System to check and advise you more. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
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