Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Tables

Author: Charles Gerdson

People often ask “What is High Blood Pressure.” Here I have compiled some blood pressure tables in hope to answer that question. The following table explains what blood pressure is considered hypertension and what is not. It is for adults only and is useful in understanding your own blood pressure. Understanding Blood Pressure is very important to stay healthy and protect the bodies systemic respiration as well as maintain a healthy heart.

• Blood Pressure Classification Chart (Adults)


• Category Systolic pressure (mm Hg) Diastolic pressure (mm Hg)


• Optimal Less than 120 Less than 80


• Normal Less than 130 Less than 85


• High-normal Less than 140 Less than 90


• Mild Hypertension Less than 160 Less than 100


• Moderate Hypertension Less than 180 Less than 110


• Severe Hypertension 180 or more 110 or more

The above table shows what is considered to be the level of hypertension or normality an adult patient is when measuring their blood pressure. It is important to take into account variables such as stress, that can temporarily raise your blood pressure, or measures at home are usually lower than clinical measurements. This is because the patient is usually nervous at the doctor. Patients are often confused as to how high their blood pressure can go before becoming “too” high, and the above table answers this. So Always keep in mind what your blood pressure is to help combat hypertension. For more information on how to prevent hypertension and high blood pressure click on the link bellow. For now stay healthy and good luck.

Charles Gerdson

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Charles is passionate about health and helping other people achieve their goals. Discover a natural way to lower blood pressure and improve your lifestyle today. For more information visit http://www.squidoo.com/naturalwaytolowerbloodpressure

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