The chart below shows the standard blood pressure
classifications published by the American Heart
Association (AHA).
AHA Home Guideline for Upper Limits of Normal Blood
Pressure are:
Please consult a physician if your measurement results
fall outside the normal range.
Standard
Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
Category
Systolic mm Hg
(upper #)
Diastolic
mm Hg (lower #)
N
ormal
less than 120
and
less than 80
Pr-hypertensive
120-139
or
80-89
High Blood Pressure Stage 1
(Hypertension)
(Hypertension) Stage 1
140-159
or
90-99
High Blood Pressure Stage 2
(Hypertension)
(Hypertension) Stage 2
160 or higher
or
100 or higher
Hypertensive Crisis
(Emergency Care Needed)
(Emergency Care Needed)
Higher than 180
or
Higher than 110
SYS
135 mm Hg
DIA
85 mm Hg
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