EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You might not feel it, but it could be silently damaging your heart.Updated guidelines from the American Heart Association now classify a blood pressure of 130/80 as hypertension and anything above 120 systolic is now considered a warning sign.
Dr. Emiliano Z. Munoz, a local cardiologist, says this change could save lives, especially in communities like El Paso where heart disease and diabetes are common. “We used to tolerate a little more. Now we say 80 or above diastolic I mean, 81 is abnormal,” Dr. Munoz said.
What’s Considered High Now?
- Normal: under 120/80
- Elevated: 120–129 systolic
- High (Hypertension): 130/80 and above
Even without symptoms, Dr. Munoz urges people to check their pressure early. “We don’t feel anything unless it’s very high. So check it face it treat it before it becomes something.” To prevent blood pressure form increasing here are some measures to take…