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Use our blood pressure chart to learn what your blood pressure numbers mean. Systolic, diastolic? The American Heart Association helps you understand the various levels of blood pressure and how high blood pressure or hypertension is defined.
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits.
Knowing how to read a blood pressure chart can help you identify if you’re at risk for low or high blood pressure. View charts, learn about symptoms, and more.
Elevated blood pressure: Your systolic pressure is 120-129, and your diastolic pressure is less than 80. Lifestyle changes and monitoring your blood pressure may be all you need at this point.
A blood pressure reading of 120 to 129 systolic and less than 80 diastolic signifies elevated blood pressure and, thus, a higher probability of developing hypertension.
High Blood Pressure. Understanding Blood Pressure Readings. Home Blood Pressure Monitoring. Video: How to monitor your blood pressure at home. Who should monitor blood pressure at home?
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ; 130-139 . or : 80-89 (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 1 : ELEVATED . 120-129 . and . NORMAL . LESS THAN 120 . and : LESS THAN 80 . 140 OR HIGHER : or . 90 OR HIGHER : HIGHER THAN 180 . and/or : HIGHER THAN 120 . HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS (consult your doctor immediately) HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 2 . LESS THAN 80 ©American ...