
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings - American Heart …
Aug 14, 2025 · Use our blood pressure chart to learn what your blood pressure levels and numbers mean, including normal blood pressure and the difference between systolic and …
High Blood Pressure - American Heart Association
Our Do It Yourself Health Lesson: Understanding Blood Pressure gives you the knowledge and tools to take charge of your numbers, protect your heart, and live a longer, healthier life.
What is High Blood Pressure? | American Heart Association
Aug 14, 2025 · What is High Blood Pressure? Quick Facts High blood pressure can lead to serious health problems. It’s important to have your blood pressure measured and to …
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring | American Heart Association
Aug 14, 2025 · Discuss how to use your home blood pressure monitor with your health care professional. It’s important to have them make sure your home monitor is accurate and that …
Know your numbers for better blood pressure management
May 5, 2025 · What the numbers mean A healthy blood pressure is less than 120 over 80. Blood pressure is elevated when the numbers are 120 to 129 over less than 80. Consistent blood …
When Blood Pressure Is Too Low - American Heart Association
May 6, 2024 · What is considered low blood pressure? Find out the signs, symptoms, and causes of low blood pressure and how to tell when blood pressure is too low.
Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they …
May 2, 2023 · High blood pressure can lead to serious problems, such as heart attacks and strokes. Learn what a normal reading should be and what it means when the numbers are out …
If you’re an adult and your systolic pressure is 120 to 129, and your diastolic pressure is less than 80, you have elevated blood pressure. High blood pressure
*symptoms: chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, numbness, weakness, change in vision or difficulty speaking
How to Manage High Blood Pressure - American Heart Association
Aug 14, 2025 · Knowing your numbers can alert you to changes in your blood pressure and help you see patterns. Tracking your results over time will also show if lifestyle changes you’ve …