Blood pressure (BP) refers to the force of blood against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. It’s usually measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is presented as two numbers: systolic pressure over diastolic pressure.

• Systolic Pressure: This is the higher number and represents the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats and pumps blood.
• Diastolic Pressure: This is the lower number and represents the pressure in your arteries when your heart is resting between beats.

The normal blood pressure range for adults is typically considered to be around 120/80 mmHg.

Here’s a general guideline for blood pressure categories according to the American College of Cardiology:

• Normal: Systolic < 120 mmHg and Diastolic < 80 mmHg
• Elevated: Systolic 120-129 mmHg and Diastolic < 80 mmHg
• Hypertension Stage 1: Systolic 130-139 mmHg or Diastolic 80-89 mmHg
• Hypertension Stage 2: Systolic ≥ 140 mmHg or Diastolic ≥ 90 mmHg
• Hypertensive Crisis: Systolic > 180 mmHg and/or Diastolic > 120 mmHg

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