Classification of Blood Pressure in Adults*
Classification | Blood Pressure (mm Hg) |
|---|---|
Normal blood pressure | Less than 120/80 |
Elevated blood pressure | 120–129/less than 80 |
Stage 1 high blood pressure | 130–139 (systolic blood pressure) or 80–89 (diastolic blood pressure) |
Stage 2 high blood pressure | 140 (systolic blood pressure) or higher or 90 (diastolic blood pressure) or higher |
* People who have systolic and diastolic blood pressures in different categories are considered to be in the higher blood pressure category. | |
Information is based on the 2017 Guidelines for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults issued by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. | |