Blood pressure chart readings are crucial for determining if one’s levels are healthy or require improvement. The American Heart Association recognizes five blood pressure ranges, from normal to hypertensive crisis/emergency. Learning how to read these charts can help you take control of your health.
- Normal: A systolic reading below 120 mm Hg and a diastolic reading below 80 mm Hg falls within the normal range.
- Elevated: If you have a systolic measurement between 120-129 mm Hg and a diastolic measurement less than 80 mm Hg, you fall into this category.
- Hypertension Stage 1: This stage includes systolic measurements ranging from 130-139 mm Hg or diastolic between 80-89 mm Hg.
- Hypertension Stage 2: Here we find systolics above or equal to 140 mm Hg or diastolic equal to or above 90 mm Hg.
- Hypertensive Crisis/Emergency: A systolic reading of 180 mm Hg or higher and/or a diastolic level of 120 mm Hg or more.
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