| Blood Pressure Category | Systolic
Top # |
Diastolic
Bottom # |
|
| Low Blood Pressure
Hypotension
|
Unlike hypertension there is no set # for hypotension | If symptoms like feeling light headed, dizzy or fainting occur, consult your doctor. | |
| Normal – heart healthy
Live a healthy lifestyle and maintain normal blood pressure throughout your life. |
Less than 120 |
and |
Less then 80 |
| Prehypertension
Remember a single reading may not be accurate. Your doctor will take multiple readings for accuracy. |
120-139 | or | 80-89 |
|
Stage 1 – Hypertension High blood pressure can be treated with medication, dietary and life style changes. |
140-159 | or | 90-99 |
|
Stage 2 – Hypertension Get accurate readings. Use the right size cuff and properly calabrated equipment |
160 – 180 | or | 100 – 110 |
|
Hypertensive Crisis
(Emergency Care needed) If your blood pressure falls into this range, immediately seek medical attention. |
Higher then 180 | or | Higher then 110 |
These categories were defined by the American Heart Association. This chart applies to adults age 20 and older.