What do the numbers mean?
Your Reading Top Number (Systolic) Bottom Number (Diastolic)
Normal Less than 120 Less than 80
Elevated 120–129 Less than 80
High (Stage 1) 130–139 80–89
High (Stage 2) 140 or higher 90 or higher
🔴 If your readings are high often, tell your doctor.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don’t take your blood pressure right after exercising
- Don’t take it after drinking caffeine or alcohol
- Don’t talk or move while the cuff is inflating
- Don’t put the cuff over your clothes
Have Questions?
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Talk to your doctor or nurse if you are unsure how to check your blood pressure or what your numbers mean.
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