9Apr/111
How high how of blood pressure puts me at risk for a heart attack?
I'm a 17 year old male. 6'0 feet tall, 170 pounds. My blood pressure is 131/80 which is significantly high for my age. The doctor checked it three times and then I checked myself at Wal-Mart. I have high blood pressure from genetics and drink a lot of caffeine which I'm trying to cut back on.
How high am I at risk for a heart attack at my age and condition?
April 9th, 2011 - 16:50
Your readings are a warning sign and are considered prehypertension. All levels above 120/80 mmHg raise your risk, and the risk grows as blood pressure levels rise. "Prehypertension" means you’re likely to end up with HBP, unless you take steps to prevent it.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hbp/HBP_WhatIs.html