Blood Pressure

Blood pressure readings are given in two numbers. The top number is the maximum pressure your heart exerts while beating (systolic pressure), and the bottom number is the amount of pressure in your arteries between beats (diastolic pressure).

Blood Pressure Readings

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Normal                         High Normal                      Low Normal
120/80                                 130/85                                      110/75

High Blood Pressure Readings: (Hypertension)

Stage 1                 Stage 2                  Stage 3                 Stage 4
140/90                 160/100                 180/110                 210/120