KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

Systolic mmHg (upper number)

Less than 80

Blood Pressure Category

Diastolic mmHg (lower number)

Less than 120

and

Normal

Elevated

120–129

and

Less than 80

High Blood Pressure Stage 1 (Hypertension)

130–139

or

80–89

140 or higher

or

90 or higher

Hypertensive Crisis

Higher than 180

and/ or

Higher than 120

(consult your

High Blood Pressure Stage 2 (Hypertension)

doctor immediately)

Source: American Heart Association