What does the 120/80 mean in blood pressure?

The “120” is the top number and is known as systolic blood pressure. It represents the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The “80” is the bottom number and is known as diastolic blood pressure. This is the pressure measured between your heartbeats when your heart is relaxing.

What should I do if my blood pressure is 120 over 80?

Normal pressure is 120/80 or lower. Your blood pressure is considered high (stage 1) if it reads 130/80. Stage 2 high blood pressure is 140/90 or higher. If you get a blood pressure reading of 180/110 or higher more than once, seek medical treatment right away.

What is the pulse for 120 80?

For example, if the resting blood pressure is 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), the pulse pressure is 40 — which is considered a healthy pulse pressure.

Is a 120 blood pressure high?

Normal: Below 120. Elevated: 120-129. Stage 1 high blood pressure (also called hypertension): 130-139. Stage 2 hypertension: 140 or more.

Is 120/80 A healthy blood pressure?

A normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mmHg. No matter your age, you can take steps each day to keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.

What is the ideal BP by age?

Table 5.1: Estimated Blood Pressure Ranges (mm Hg)

Age	Systolic Range	Diastolic Range
Adolescent (14–18 years)	90–120	50–80
Adult (19–40 years)	95–135	60–80
Adult (41–60 years)	110–145	70–90
Older adult (61 and older)	95–145	70–90

Is 123 over 80 a good blood pressure?

A Look At The Guidelines Under the current guidelines: Normal: Less than 120/80. Elevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80. Stage 1 hypertension: Systolic between 130-139 or diastolic between 80-89.