- Normal is around 120/80 mmHg
- A blood pressure reading of 130/90 mmHg or more, is categorized as high blood pressure.

High blood pressure
Any type of heart condition can place added strain on the body and can lead to poor quality of life, disease, and be fatal. When the body’s ability to pump the proper amount of blood gets compromised the body suffers from a lack of oxygenated blood. These issues can go undiagnosed for years. Often high blood pressure does not get associated with any specific symptoms other than general poor health. When left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to issues like:- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Dementia
Heart conditions
Different heart conditions can cause pain in the chest, upper back, and shoulder(s):- Angina is when the heart muscle does not get enough blood causing chest pain.
- A heart attack occurs when there is reduced or complete loss of blood supply from the blockage of an artery.
- Pericarditis is the inflammation of the thin layers that surround the heart.

Risk factors
Risk factors associated with high blood pressure include:- An unhealthy diet high full of processed foods, sugar, and salt
- Age
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Stress
- Genetics
- Metabolic disease/s like:
- Obesity
- Kidney disease
- Diabetes

Lifestyle
Lifestyle adjustments should be the first line of defense for managing, and reversing heart health issues. High blood pressure management includes:- Focus on nutrition
- Exercise
- Stress management