Newsletter Video, February 2022
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IMPORTANT: February is Heart Health Month
Smoking, being overweight, having diabetes, having unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, or having a family history of heart disease, increases the likelihood you'll develop heart disease.
Make a plan with a friend to get heart healthy and track your progress.
Remind each other to keep a log of your blood pressure, healthy weight goals, and physical activity.
The Normal, Elevated, & Hypertension Blood Pressure Numbers |
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| Blood Pressure Category | Systolic (upper number) | Diastolic (lower number) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | < 120 mmHg | and | < 80 mmHg |
| Elevated | 120 - 129 mmHg | and | < 80 |
| Hypertension | |||
| Stage 1 | 130 - 139 mmHg | or | 80 - 89 mmHg |
| Stage 2 | ≥140 mmHg | or | ≥90 mmHg |
Links to Great Resources
We ask that you do one thing this month - take your blood pressure and share it with your physician.
Click on the links below for free resources.
- Managing My Blood Pressure
Patients can use this printable list of questions to ask their health care team to help them manage their blood pressure.
(Also available en Español) - My Blood Pressure Log
People can use this printable log to keep track of their blood pressure measurements at home.
(Also available in en Español) - My First Blood Pressure Visit
Encourage patients to record important blood pressure-related information on this page before their appointments.
(Also available en Español) - The Correct Way to Measure Blood Pressure
Share this graphic with patients, family, and friends to show them the correct way to measure blood pressure.
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