Normal And High Blood Pressure Rate

When diastolic blood pressure reaches 85 millimeters, I think it is too high. When systolic pressure reaches 150, with diastolic below 90, it is too high. As with most other serious health issues, the surgeon general has set standards, summarized in the following Table.

High blood pressure is called hypertension, so someone with hypertension is a hypertensive person. As a practical matter, when diastolic blood pressure reaches 85 regularly, it is time to take action. A person with blood pressure at that level has a 10 percent greater risk of an early death than someone whose blood pressure is lower.

Classification of High Blood Pressure (range in millimeters of mercury)

 

Diastolic Blood Pressure	Category of High Blood Pressure
Less than 85	Normal
85 to 89	High normal
90 to 104	Mild hypertension
105 to 114	Moderate hypertension
115 or higher	Severe hypertension

Systolic Blood Pressure with Diastolic Blood Pressure Less Than 90

 

Less than 140	Normal
140 to 159	Borderline isolated Systolic Hypertension
160 or more	Isolated Systolic Hypertension

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