Check Now! Doctor Reveals Blood Pressure Levels to Watch Out For Hidden Heart Disease Risk

Dr. Jed Boonwongwirot, Deputy Director of Primary Care at Maharaj Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, shared crucial information about blood pressure levels that may indicate heart disease risk. Contrary to popular belief, high blood pressure often has no symptoms like headaches or dizziness. Instead, it silently damages heart and blood vessels over time. The following blood pressure ranges indicate different levels of risk: - Below 120/80: Normal (Heart is comfortable) - 120-129/Below 80: Slightly Elevated (Early warning signs) - 130-139/80-89: Early Hypertension (Risk of unnoticed heart enlargement) - 140/90 and above: Clear Hypertension (High risk of complications) - 180/120 and above: Medical Emergency (Immediate stroke risk) Recommendations to reduce heart disease risk: - Measure blood pressure regularly - Reduce salt intake - Walk 10-20 minutes after meals - Get adequate sleep - Eat anti-inflammatory foods - Consult a doctor if experiencing symptoms Dr. Jed emphasizes that blood pressure is dangerous not because of dizziness, but because it silently damages heart and blood vessels daily.