Is a blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg considered high or hypertension?

Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg refers to a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg. Under normal circumstances, a systolic pressure of 140 mmHg and/or a diastolic pressure of 90 mmHg is considered hypertension. The details are as follows:

Blood pressure consists of two components: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure is the lateral pressure exerted on the blood vessel walls by blood ejected from the ventricles during heart contraction. Diastolic pressure occurs during the end of the heart's relaxation phase, when blood ejection into the arteries temporarily stops; however, the blood already in the arteries continues to flow due to the elasticity and tension of the arterial walls, maintaining pressure on the vessel walls. Generally, hypertension is defined as a systolic pressure ≥140 mmHg and/or a diastolic pressure ≥90 mmHg. Since a reading of 140 mmHg systolic and 90 mmHg diastolic meets this criterion, it is classified as hypertension. However, it should be noted that if the values have just reached this level and there are no uncomfortable symptoms, medication is usually not required. Instead, blood pressure can often be lowered through adequate rest, a light diet, reducing intake of high-salt and high-fat foods, and engaging in moderate physical activity.

Patients are advised to seek medical attention promptly if they experience any discomfort and receive standardized treatment under a doctor’s guidance. If hypertensive patients develop symptoms such as dizziness or headache, medications such as nifedipine soft capsules or amlodipine-losartan potassium tablets may be taken as prescribed.