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 Normal BP:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

120 \/ 80 mmHg (often written as 120\/80)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakdown:
\u2022 Systolic (upper number): pressure when the heart beats \u2192 normal is around 120
\u2022 Diastolic (lower number): pressure when the heart relaxes \u2192 normal is around 80<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Blood Pressure Categories
Category
Systolic (Upper)
Diastolic (Lower)
Normal
< 120
< 80
Elevated
120\u2013129
< 80
High BP (Hypertension) Stage 1
130\u2013139
80\u201389
High BP (Hypertension) Stage 2
\u2265 140
\u2265 90
Hypertensive Crisis (Emergency)
> 180
> 120<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Worry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seek urgent medical care if you get:
\u2022 180\/120 mmHg or higher
\u2022 Severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, or blurry vision along with high BP <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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