What is Normal Blood Pressure in Adults?
Blood Pressure (BP) is very important vital sign. Normal blood pressure is an essential indicator of cardiovascular health, reflecting the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps.
It is the force of your blood against the artery walls. Blood is transported from your heart to different regions of your body through arteries. Throughout the day, your BP typically increases and decreases. BP is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). BP monitoring is essential for clinical decision making.
Blood Pressure is of 2 types
A: Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) – It is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
B: Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) – It is the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
What are Normal Values of Blood Pressure in Adults?
Normal values of blood pressure differ throughout the world. Most commonly SBP of 120 mmHg and DBP of 80 mmHg is considered normal.
As per the National Health Portal (NHP India): Hypertension is diagnosed if, when it is measured on two different days, the systolic BP readings on both days is equal or above 140 mmHg and/or the diastolic BP readings on both days is equal or above 90 mmHg.
In 2017, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association published new guidelines for hypertension.
| Blood Pressure Category | Systolic Blood Pressure | Diastolic Blood Pressure |
| Normal | <120 mmHg | and <80 mmHg |
| Elevated | 120-129 mmHg | and <80 mmHg |
| Hypertension | ||
| Stage 1 | 130-139 mmHg | or 80-89 mmHg |
| Stage 2 | ≥140 mmHg | or ≥90 mmHg |
What is Hypotension (Low blood pressure) in adults?
Systolic BP less than 90 mmHg or Diastolic BP less than 60 mmHg is low BP.
It is mostly asymptomatic but can be life threatening when pumping pressure is not sufficient to perfuse key organs with oxygenated blood. This may lead to multi organ failure. Both hypertension and hypotension are dangerous, and medical opinion must be taken as soon as possible.
I hope this knowledge clarifies what normal BP is and the significance of keeping an eye on it. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns regarding your BP.
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