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    Blood pressure for adults age 18 and older (mm Hg) Reference 1
    Normal:

    Reference Systolic Opens New Window

    119 or below

    Reference Diastolic Opens New Window

    79 or below
    Prehypertension:

    Systolic

    120 to 139

    Diastolic

    80 to 89

    Hypertension:

    Systolic

    140 or above

    Diastolic

    90 or above

    Blood pressure readings of less than 90/60 mm Hg are normal as long as you feel well. In general, the lower your blood pressure, the better. But if you have low blood pressure and feel lightheaded, faint, or like you may vomit, talk to your doctor.




    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: Reference November 12, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology


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