If you allow your blood pressure to sky rocket or dip out of control, you are putting your health at risk. While blood pressure usually changes slowly over the years, high blood pressure can raise without warning. If your diastolic pressure goes over 130 mm Hg., or your systolic blood pressure reaches 250 mm Hg., you are at risk for heart attack, stroke or both. This condition needs to be treated by a medical professional as soon as possible. Malignant hypertension can damage blood vessels in the brain, eyes and kidneys. If it is left untreated for six months, it can be fatal.
Hypertension can be brought under control with medications or intravenous injections. However, rapid detection and treatment are a must.
Be sure to take your blood pressure on a regular basis. If it is either high or low for an extended period of time, seek the advice of your physician. It may save your life.