Is a blood pressure of 136/96 high blood pressure that requires medication?

A diagnosis of hypertension is primarily defined as a blood pressure value of ≥140 mmhg systolic and/or ≥90 mmhg diastolic on all three measurements taken on a non-same day in the office without the use of antihypertensive medication. This blood pressure value of 136 mmhg systolic is high systolic but still within normal range, and this blood pressure value of 96 mmhg diastolic is above normal range. If this is an incidental measurement, multiple measurements on a non-same day are needed to monitor whether the blood pressure remains abnormal before a definitive diagnosis can be made. If the blood pressure is still abnormal, it is necessary to actively consult the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of the regular hospital. The blood pressure of 136/96mmhg is mildly elevated and does not require medication. The first thing to do is to improve the lifestyle, including: exercise more, reduce weight; reduce sodium intake, including eating less of all kinds of pickled products; eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, reduce fat intake; quit smoking and limit alcohol; reduce mental stress, reduce anxiety and fear, etc. If the blood pressure is still elevated after improving the lifestyle, the patient should go to the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of the regular hospital. If your blood pressure continues to rise after improving your lifestyle, you should go to the hospital and take medication to lower your blood pressure as prescribed by your doctor.