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Hypertension
Hypertension and health
Measuring blood pressure
Blood pressure charts
Interpreting readings
The SPRINT study
Accuracy and reliability
Measurement issues
Equipment
Advice for patients
References
Blood pressure charts
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Blood pressure charts
The charity Blood Pressure UK categorises blood pressure levels as follows:6
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| Type | Systolic level | Diastolic level |
| Low BP | 89mmHg or below | 59mmHg or below |
| Ideal or normal BP | 90mmHg to 119mmHg | 60mmHg to 79mmHg |
| Pre-high BP | 120mmHg to 139mmHg | 80mmHg to 89mmHg |
| High BP | 140mmHg or greater | 90mmHg or greater |
Planning
How can you assess what patients’ or carers’ concerns are about high blood pressure and how they are monitoring it?
What resources are available?
Don’t worry, you can come back and finish the assessment in your own time.
