Your number
130/80 blood pressure
130/80 is Stage 1 hypertension. Take a week of home measurements. If the average stays here, start a lifestyle plan and talk to your doctor about your overall risk.
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What it means
Systolic 130 to 139 or diastolic 80 to 89. High blood pressure. Most people start with lifestyle changes. Medication comes up if it stays there after 3 to 6 months, or sooner if your overall risk is high. Both numbers fall in the same band here.
The other values
Pulse pressure, the gap between the two numbers, is 50. Mean arterial pressure is about 97.
When to act now
Chest pain, shortness of breath, back pain, weakness, numbness, vision change or trouble speaking means call emergency services, whatever the number. If you are pregnant, 140/90 or higher after 20 weeks needs a call to your care team.
