Is 120/80 A Normal Blood Pressure? The Answer Is Surprising

For many years, the ideal figure for normal blood pressure has been celebrated as 120/80 mm Hg. This is the number that

many of us link to a well-functioning heart and blood circulation. As medical science advances, our understanding and

guidelines also progress. Recent findings indicate that this long-standing benchmark may not be applicable to everyone

anymore,The recent updates from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) present new guidelines that question the long-held

notion that 120/80 is the universal benchmark for blood pressure, These findings are changing the way doctors assess

cardiovascular health, particularly for specific groups such as older adults and those with pre-existing conditions like

diabetes.Comprehending Blood Pressure MeasurementsTo begin with, let’s analyze what those figures signify. According to

Healthline, blood pressure readings consist of two numbers:Systolic Pressure: The upper figure that indicates the pressure in

your arteries during the heartbeat of your heart.Diastolic Pressure: This is the lower number that indicates the pressure in your

arteries while your heart is at rest between beats.

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