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 |