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What is blood pressure

Systolic blood pressure (SBP) is the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart contracts; and

Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart relaxes

Your blood pressure (BP) is represented by these two numbers (SBP/DBP)
e.g. 120.80 mmHg

More about Blood pressure

BP
Classification
SBP
(mmHg)
DBP
(mmHg)
Normal
< 120
&
<80
Pre-hypertensive
120 - 139
or
80 - 89
Stage 1
Hypertension
140 - 159
or
90 - 99
Stage 2
Hypertension
> 160
or
> 100
* Guideline according to JNC 7 Report