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You have high blood pressure if readings average140/90 or higher -- for either number -- though you may still have no symptoms. At 180/110 and higher, you may be having a hypertensive crisis. Rest for a few minutes and take your blood pressure again. If it is still very high, call 911. A hypertensive crisis can lead to a stroke, heart attack, kidney damage, or loss of consciousness. Symptoms of a hypertensive crisis can include a severe headache, anxiety, nosebleeds, and feeling short of breath.
Mildly low blood pressure, or hypotension, may be a sign of good health and a decreased risk of heart disease, but in some people, hypotension can be a problem. At times, continually low blood pressure or a sudden drop in blood pressure can lead to worrisome symptoms and even serious health problems. Understanding Hypotension. A blood pressure reading contains two numbers: systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is the top or first number in your blood pressure reading, indicating the pressure within your arteries when your heart pumps out blood.