Does any1 know what age a hypertension test (blood pressure test) is done????????????? -

A blood pressure test is the initial test for hypertension. This can be performed on anyone, of any age, at any time. If someone has high blood pressure, then the doctor will ask a series of questions to find out if anything is causing it. Normally it s a stressful situation, such as an up-coming exam, and when it s over, the blood pressure returns to normal. If there s no apparent reason, i.e. no stress, then the doctor will arrange for further tests to be performed until the cause of the high blood pressure can be found. Angina is a common cause.

It can be done at any age if you have the risk factors

It is done routinely at all ages.

Usually anytime you go to the doctor they take your blood pressure as part of your vital signs. If feel you have problems or have a family history of high blood pressure you can request to be tested or check the local wal-mart they usually have those tester stations near the pharmacy.

Every time you go to the doctor and they put that thing around your arm and pump it up. That is how they check your blood pressure.

can be done at any age. my kids get their bp taken at the pediatrician s office.