Blood pressure

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body.

It’s measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and written as two numbers, for example:
👉 120/80 mmHg

Here’s what those numbers mean:
• Systolic pressure (first number): the pressure when your heart beats (contracts).
• Diastolic pressure (second number): the pressure when your heart rests between beats.

💓 Normal Blood Pressure Range:

Category Systolic (mmHg) Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal Less than 120 Less than 80
Elevated 120–129 Less than 80
High Blood Pressure (Stage 1) 130–139 80–89
High Blood Pressure (Stage 2) 140 or higher 90 or higher
Hypertensive Crisis (Seek medical help) Higher than 180 Higher than 120

🩺 Why Blood Pressure Matters:
• High blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems.
• Low blood pressure (hypotension) can cause dizziness, fainting, or shock.

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