Blood Pressure Levels

systolic pressure

first number shown when measuring blood pressure

diastolic pressure

second number shown when measuring blood pressure

systolic pressure

pressure in the blood vessels when the heart beats

diastolic pressure

pressure in the blood vessels when the heart is at rest

Normal

systolic pressure:

Under 120

Elevated

systolic pressure:

120-129

Hypertension Stage 1

systolic pressure:

130-139

Hypertension Stage 2

systolic pressure:

>140

Normal

Diastolic Pressure:

Under 80 (1)

Elevated

Diastolic Pressure:

Under 80 (2)

Hypertension Stage 1

Diastolic Pressure:

80-89

Hypertension Stage 2

Diastolic Pressure:

>90