Blood Pressure Stages
Blood Pressure Category mm Hg (upper #) |
Systolic mm Hg (upper #) |
Diastolic mm Hg (lower #) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Normal | less than 120 | and | less than 80 |
Elevated | 120-129 | and | less than 80 |
High Blood Pressure(Hypertension) Stage 1 | 130-139 | or | 80-89 |
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 2 | 140 or higher | or | 90 or higher |
Hypertensive Crisis (Seek Emergency Care) | higher than 180 | and/or | higher than 120 |