Blood pressure is a key measure of heart health, indicating the force of blood against artery walls. A reading around 120/80 mm Hg is considered ideal for most adults.
<90 / <60 mm Hg Optimal: <120 / <80 mm Hg <120 / <80 mm Hg Normal: 120–129 / 80–84 mm Hg 120–129 / 80–84 mm Hg Normal to High: 130–139 / 85–89 mm Hg 130–139 / 85–89 mm Hg High: >140 / >90 mm Hg
60–90 / 20–60 Adolescents: 112–128 / 66–80
Women 110/68, Men 119/70 40–59 yrs: Women 122/74, Men 124/77
Women 122/74, Men 124/77 60+ yrs: Women 139/68, Men 133/69