Health Check
Definition of Health Check Items
Every individual health check item has its clinical significance and the results also vary according to gender, age and medical history. The following information and reference range of the results are for reference only and please do not interpret the report by yourself.
Instead, medical report should be explained by doctor or professional medical staff. Physical examination may also be required during report explanation for risk assessment and suggestions giving.
Blood pressure means the pressure pushing against the arterial walls when blood is pumped into arteries. There are two numbers in the blood pressure, namely “Systolic pressure” (upper pressure) and “Diastolic pressure” (lower pressure).
Persistent high blood pressure poses serious risk to health by increasing the likelihood of stroke, coronary heart disease or chronic kidney disease, etc. On the contrary, persistent hypotension may cause headache, dizziness and chest tightness, etc.
Reference Range of Blood Pressure
|
Category |
Systolic (upper pressure) |
Diastolic (lower pressure) |
|
Hypertension |
> 140 |
> 90 |
|
Moderate High |
120 – 139 |
80 – 89 |
|
Normal |
< 119 |
< 79 |
|
Hypotension |
< 90 |
< 50 |
