Blood Pressure Measurement Results

If you have an abnormal blood pressure (low or high), your doctor may recommend further testing or a treatment plan.

Blood pressure readings vary depending on a number of factors, including recent exercise.

A range of values defines normal blood pressure. For a healthy adult with no medical problems, these are the ranges your doctor is looking for:

• A blood pressure reading of less than 90 over 60 may be considered too low.
• A blood pressure less than 120 over 80 is considered normal.
• A blood pressure between 120-139 over 80-89 is classified as prehypertension, meaning that your blood pressure is a bit above normal.
• Having many accurate blood pressure readings that are all 140 over 90 or higher is diagnostic of hypertension.

If you have a disease such as diabetes, the ranges may be different. Make sure you discuss with your doctor what range in blood pressure is good for you.