Blood Pressure Chart

BLOOD PRESSURE BASICS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Why should I pay attention to my blood pressure?
High blood pressure puts undue strain on the body’s blood vessels. This condition, known as hypertension, increases your likelihood of experiencing a heart attack, stroke, aneurysm, and kidney failure. According to the American Heart Association, approximately 77.9 million—roughly 1 out of 3—Americans have higher than healthy blood pressure levels. Therefore, it is no surprise that every routine visit to the doctor begins with a blood pressure test. However, with the advent of digital blood pressure monitors, it is now easier than ever to get reliable blood pressure readings right at home.

What should I look for in a blood pressure reading?

A quality blood pressure monitor measures both systolic and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure means the pressure in your blood vessels while your heart is beating, whereas diastolic pressure means the pressure in your blood vessels while your heart rests in between heartbeats.

The American Heart Association’s blood pressure guidelines list a normal blood pressure as having a systolic reading of less than 120 mm Hg and a diastolic reading of less than 80 mm Hg. Blood pressure ranges higher than 120/80 mm Hg are considered higher than healthy, and should be discussed with a doctor.

Below is a blood pressure chart, which contains the five ranges of blood pressure numbers as recognized by the AHA:

We hope that this information helps you better understand the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure. If you have personal concerns regarding your blood pressure, it is important that you contact a medical professional.

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Alex - June 20, 2019

Dang it, looks like im stage 2. better start workingout

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