Blood Pressure Categories

(In millimeters of mercury)

Ideal ? Less than 110 systolic / 70 diastolic

Optimal Less than 120 systolic / 80 diastolic

Normal 120 to 129 systolic / 80 to 84 diastolic

High Normal 130 to 139 systolic and/or 85 to 89 diastolic

Hypertension 140 and over systolic and/or 90 and over diastolic