Your number
140/80 blood pressure
140/80 is Stage 2 hypertension. One measurement decides little. If a week of home measurements averages this level, book a doctor.
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What it means
Systolic 140 or higher or diastolic 90 or higher. High blood pressure that the US guideline treats with medication alongside lifestyle changes. Systolic, 140, sets the category here.
The other values
Pulse pressure, the gap between the two numbers, is 60. Mean arterial pressure is about 100.
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.
