What is considered high blood pressure?

High blood pressure in adults. Healthy blood pressure in adults is a reading below 120 systolic or 80 diastolic. Blood pressure between 120/80 to 140/90 is normal. But if it's on the higher end, it may also be a sign of pre-hypertension.Nov 18, 2016 read more

Blood pressure readings are different for adults, children, and pregnant women, so what’s considered high blood pressure can vary. Learn which levels constitute high blood pressure for these specific age groups, how your numbers stack up, and what complications and treatments are associated with high blood pressure. read more

Blood pressure is considered to be high if the systolic (top) number is 140 or higher AND/OR the diastolic (bottom) number is 90 or higher. People with systolic pressure less than 140 but at or above 120, OR diastolic pressure less than 90 but at or above 80 are considered to be at risk for high blood pressure or hypertension. read more

Blood pressure categories The five blood pressure ranges as recognized by the American Heart Association are: Normal blood pressure Congratulations on having blood pressure numbers that are within the normal (optimal) range of less than 120/80 mm Hg. read more