Is a blood pressure of 152 considered high?

A blood pressure of 152mmHg is considered high blood pressure and needs to be treated with antihypertensive drugs as prescribed by the doctor. Blood pressure includes systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Currently, normal blood pressure: systolic blood pressure <120mmHg, diastolic blood pressure <80mmHg; high normal blood pressure: systolic blood pressure of 120-139mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of 80-89mmHg; and hypertension: systolic blood pressure of ≥140mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure of ≥90mmHg are used to categorize the blood pressure level. The above categorization applies to adults of any age over 18 years old. A blood pressure of 152 mmHg generally refers to a systolic blood pressure of 152 mmHg, which is classified as Grade 1 hypertension. Normally, a systolic blood pressure of 140-159 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure of 90-99 mmHg is classified as Grade 1 hypertension. Blood pressure is considered high when it is measured several times on different days and exceeds the upper limit of the normal reference range. Patients with high blood pressure need to go to the hospital for a complete examination to identify and diagnose primary or secondary hypertension. Patients with primary hypertension need to improve their lifestyles and take antihypertensive medication if necessary to keep their blood pressure within the ideal range and avoid complications that may arise from long-term hypertension. Secondary hypertension often has a clear cause, it is recommended to take active treatment for the primary disease, and at the same time, antihypertensive drugs are needed for symptomatic treatment, to ensure that the blood pressure is normal, which is conducive to the treatment of the primary disease. It is recommended that patients seek timely medical treatment, standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor.