Normal Blood Pressure Chart
Download this quick & accurate cardiovascular health assessment to help track normal blood pressure. Monitor and interpret crucial blood pressure measurements.
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What is a Normal Blood Pressure Chart?
A standard blood pressure chart visually displays blood pressure values derived from measurements taken during a person's medical examination or at-home test. Blood pressure, measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg), is shown as systolic pressure over diastolic pressure.
Systolic pressure, the initial value, signifies the highest level reached when the heart beats, propelling blood against the artery walls. Diastolic pressure, represented by the second value, indicates the lowest level as the heart rests between beats. The standard blood pressure representation is in the systolic format over diastolic.
A normal blood pressure reading lies around 120/80 mmHg. However, this average is influenced by age and the patient's current health status, emphasizing the need for healthcare professionals to consider various factors when interpreting results, as what may be regarded as normal for one individual could be problematic for another. Blood pressure charts are split into five categories that help differentiate the severity of potential risks associated with high blood pressure. These categories are:
- Normal
- Elevated
- Hypertension Stage 1
- Hypertension Stage 2
- Hypertensive Crisis
These five categories aid healthcare professionals and individuals understand blood pressure levels, helping determine whether they fall within a normal range or require attention and intervention. Regular blood pressure monitoring is crucial for assessing cardiovascular health and preventing hypertension-related complications.
It's essential to recognize that blood pressure guidelines may differ among institutions. Therefore, individuals should consult with their healthcare providers to receive personalized advice and ranges tailored to their specific health conditions and risk factors.
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How Does It Work?
Step One: Gather your Resources
Normal Blood pressure charts are an invaluable resource and essential to keep on hand. Easily track and utilize this resource by either clicking the “Download Template” or “Use Template” button or by searching “ Normal Blood Pressure Chart” on Carepatron’s template library’s search bar on the website or app.
Step Two: Collate Essential Information
Fill out all essential patient information, including any relevant medical history that may impact the parameters. Age and lifestyle factors such as smoking and exercise should be indicated.
After conducting the blood pressure test, analyze the systolic pressure over the diastolic pressure against the recommended parameters to determine what category the patient falls under and if there is any change or need for intervention.
Step Three: Store the Template Securely
Once the results have been reviewed, secure the normal blood pressure chart so that access is only available to the relevant parties. As blood pressure is a commonly recorded result, easy access to the blood pressure chart by medical practitioners and patients is essential. Ensure this through Carepatrons HIPAA-compliant free patient records software. All relevant medical records can be safely stored and collated for ease and security.
Normal Blood Pressure Chart Example (Sample)
Make the most of this essential recording tool by accessing a free, downloadable, and printable PDF of a completed normal blood pressure chart.
We've designed this template with fictional values to help you effectively use the chart and interpret normal blood pressure ranges within your practice. This chart conveniently includes space for clinical notes and is an ongoing recording platform for practitioners and patients.
You can access your copy by previewing the sample below or clicking the "Download Example PDF" button.
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When Would You Use This Chart?
A normal blood pressure chart is a well-utilized tool used in a variety of healthcare settings by both medical practitioners and patients for various reasons, some of which are outlined below:
Medical check-ups
Medical professionals may utilize a blood pressure chart during the routine screening during medical check-ups to assess the individual's cardiovascular health. This easy tool is a valuable way of finding underlying issues such as hyper or hypotension and leads to further diagnosis should the patient display abnormal results for their appropriate age parameters.
Routine Health Checks and Monitoring
With an accessible and easy-to-use automated blood pressure monitor, blood pressure charts can be carried out at home once the patient has been educated on how to take and record their blood pressure measurements. This is a common practice and is encouraged for patients with hypertension or those at risk of developing high blood pressure.
Preventative care
Continuous and regular charting of an individual's blood pressure measurement is a fantastic preventative measure to help identify the need for change before life-threatening conditions such as heart disease or strokes become a reality.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Blood pressure charts hold great importance in diagnosing and managing conditions like hypertension. The chart can help determine an appropriate treatment plan, and medical professionals can record and access the measurements to help monitor any prescribed intervention's effectiveness.
Research
Blood pressure measurements are well utilized in clinical studies to analyze and predict trends in blood pressure levels across different populations. This information is invaluable in identifying risk factor groups and helps dictate who should receive regular blood pressure tests to decrease the risk of hypertension.
Fitness and Wellbeing
Well-being and fitness programs may use a blood pressure chart to monitor the impact of specific diet and lifestyle changes on cardiovascular health.
What Do the Results Mean?
Blood pressure measurements and their parameters may vary between institutions yet are commonly divided into five key sections as outlined below:
Normal range
Blood pressure measurements below 120/80 mm Hg are considered normal. If the patient's results fall within this range, encourage the individual to maintain heart-healthy habits, including a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Elevated
Elevated blood pressure is shown through measures ranging from 120-129 systolic and less than 80 mm Hg diastolic. Without intervention at this stage, individuals with elevated blood pressure are at risk of developing hypertension.
Hypertension Stage 1
Blood pressure measures consistently ranging from 130 to 139 systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic will place the patient into hypertension Stage 1. At this stage, healthcare professionals who may consider prescribing blood pressure medication are likely to recommend lifestyle changes based on the increased risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Hypertension Stage 2
Hypertension Stage 2 occurs when blood pressure measure consistently reads at 140/90 mm Hg or higher. Healthcare professionals are strongly encouraged to prescribe a combination of blood pressure medications and lifestyle changes at this stage.
Hypertension Crisis
If the blood pressure reading exceeds 180/120 mm Hg, the patient is in a stage of hypertension crisis, and immediate medical attention is required. Repeating the blood pressure test five minutes after the initial test is recommended. Should the values remain high, inform patients to contact their healthcare professional promptly.
If the patient displays signs of chest pain, back pain, shortness of breath, numbness or weakness, vision changes, or difficulty speaking, this is a sign of organ damage. When the patient's blood pressure measurement sits above 180/120 mm Hg paired with these symptoms, medical assistance is required immediately.
Why Use Carepatron as Your Normal Blood Pressure App?
Selecting Carepatron as your preferred application for normal blood pressure charting and hypertension identification brings numerous advantages for healthcare practitioners.
Carepatron provides a centralized workspace that efficiently manages clinical documents and electronic patient records. It enables you to set reminders for patient appointments and handle medical billing seamlessly, all while navigating within a single platform. This eliminates the need for additional software downloads, offering an integrated and comprehensive approach that simplifies normal blood pressure charting and various other tasks. This well-designed and integrated process means you focus most of your time on meaningful tasks that benefit your patients rather than on administrative backlog.
We are committed to delivering an efficient and productive platform for healthcare professionals, so Carepatron has created customizable workflows and tools to cater to individual needs. Carepatron empowers practitioners and patients to confidently handle administrative tasks such as service bookings and clinical note collation. The app facilitates easy sharing of essential documents and data, ensuring a high-quality customer experience.
Demonstrating a commitment to radical accessibility, our app is available on any device. Our portable medical dictation software simplifies clinical note-taking, ensuring an effortless process. We prioritize the security of all notes, clinical records, results, and practitioner data by adhering to global security requirements, including HIPAA, GDPR, and HITRUST.
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Commonly asked questions
Healthcare professionals, such as physicians, often request blood pressure charts for tracking and diagnosing cardiovascular health concerns. Individuals may also use this chart to record their blood pressure measures for monitoring.
Blood pressure charts are used in various contexts to monitor and assess blood pressure levels. Both practitioner and patient can utilize blood pressure charts.
Blood pressure charts are used as visual tools to track and interpret blood pressure readings over time gathered through a sphygmomanometer or automated blood pressure monitor.
A single measurement takes minutes to complete, with the recording into a blood pressure chart taking around a minute.
