The American Heart Association helps you understand the various levels of blood pressure and how high blood pressure or hypertension is defined Also learn about prehypertension, hypertension, hypertensive crisis, and what is a healthy blood pressureBlood pressure that is too high increases your risk for heart attack and stroke Your blood pressure should be less than 140/90 ("140 over 90") If you have diabetes, it should be less than 130/80 ("130 over 80") If you are 80 years and older, it should be less than 150/90 ("150 over 90")Blood pressure readings between 1/80mmHg and 140/90mmHg could mean you're at risk of developing high blood pressure if you do not take steps to keep your blood pressure under control Everyone's blood pressure will be slightly different
Arterial Blood Pressure Regulation
