Blood Pressure Guide & Checker - Understand Your Blood Pressure Reading

Blood Pressure Guide

Systolic (Top Number)

Diastolic (Bottom Number)

Category	Systolic	Diastolic
Normal	Less than 120	Less than 80
Elevated	120-129	Less than 80
High Blood Pressure (Stage 1)	130-139	80-89
High Blood Pressure (Stage 2)	140 or higher	90 or higher
Hypertensive Crisis	180+	120+

Tips for Healthy Blood Pressure

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
• Reduce salt (sodium) intake.
• Exercise for at least 150 minutes each week.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Limit alcohol consumption.
• Avoid smoking and tobacco.
• Manage stress with relaxation techniques.
• Get your blood pressure checked regularly.