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Blood pressure    See images

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Diastolic blood pressure; Systolic BP; BP; Diastolic BP; Systolic blood pressure

Normal Values

Generally, in adults, the systolic pressure is approximately 120 mm Hg, and the diastolic pressure is approximately 70 to 80 mm Hg.

What Abnormal Results Mean

  • Mild hypertension: diastolic pressure consistently 90 to 104 mm Hg, or systolic pressure from 145-159 mm Hg
  • Significant hypertension: systolic pressure above 160  mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 100 mm Hg
  • Hypotension: blood pressure below normal
Blood pressure readings may be affected by many different conditions, including:
  • Cardivascular disorders
  • Neurological conditions
  • Kidney and urological disorders
  • Pre-eclampsia in pregant women
  • Phychological factors such as stress, anger, or fear
  • Various medications

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