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Yes, your brother definitely has a high blood pressure reading. One high blood pressure ready does not necessarily indication hypertension. A diagnosis of hypertension requires at least 2 to 3 high blood pressure ready by a physician. Blood pressure can be affected by many factors in our live. Some non-modifiable risk factor includes age, race, and family history. Other modifiable risk factor (things that you can control) are overweight, inactivity, smoking, high salt intake, low fruit and vegetable intake, excessive use of alcohol, and stress.
Taking an accurate blood pressure requires the person to be sited at least 5 minutes ahead of time.
In the mean time, the best approaches for your brother are to reduce his sodium intake, avoid smoking and drinking (alcohol), and reduce stress. He can keep a blood pressure diary. It is just a piece of paper or booklet to keep track each of the blood pressure readings along with time and date. It is the best for your brother to take his blood pressure at the same time everyday (because blood pressure do changes throughout the day). The blood pressure diary can assist your brother and his physician to keep track of his blood pressure and changes his plan of care accordingly.
Normal Blood Pressure would be less than 120/80 for both top AND bottom number
High Blood Pressure would be greater than 140/90 for either top OR bottom nubmer
I also agree with the previous post, see a doctor is recommended. A prolong high blood pressure may lead to other life-threatening diseases.
Hope the best to your brother. =)