Oak Creek Health Department
From The Oak Creek Health Department
Blood Pressure Management
What is Normal?
| Category | Systolic | Diastolic |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 120 or lower | 80 or lower |
| Prehypertension | 120 - 139 | 80 - 89 |
| Stage 1 Hypertension | 140 - 159 | 90 - 99 |
| Stage 2 Hypertension | 160 and higher | 100 and higher |
| Severe (See Health Care Provider NOW) | 180 + | 110 + |
Heart Healthy Tips:
- Check your BP regularly
- Know your weight
- Watch your diet
- Limit excessive salt/caffeine
- Don’t smoke
- Don’t drink alcohol
- Keep MD appointments
- Exercise per MD’s advice
- www.americanheart.org
- www.nhlbi.nih.gov/nbp/