Blood Pressure Categories
Category
Systolic (Upper)
Diastolic (Lower)
Normal
< 120
< 80
Elevated
120–129
< 80
High BP (Hypertension) Stage 1
130–139
80–89
High BP (Hypertension) Stage 2
≥ 140
≥ 90
Hypertensive Crisis (Emergency)
> 180
> 120
When to Worry
Seek urgent medical care if you get:
• 180/120 mmHg or higher
• Severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, or blurry vision along with high BP
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