Category
Optimal
Normal
High - Normal
Stage 1 - Mild
Borderline Hypertension
Stage 2 - Moderate
Hypertension
Stage 3 - Severe Hypertension
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
This chart is only a general guideline. Contact your physician or trained healthcare
professional to determine your NORMAL blood pressure.
Variations in Blood Pressure
Blood pressure can be influenced by many factors. This change can occur from moment
to moment. Normally, blood pressure is lowest during the sleeping period and rises during
the day. The graph below represents the variations in blood pressure shown over a day
with measurements taken every 5 minutes.
Systolic
Diastolic
(mmHg)
(mmHg)
<120
<80
120–129
80–84
130–139
85-89
140–159
90–99
160–179
100-109
≥180
≥110
≥140
<90
140–159
<90
160–179
<90
≥180
<90
The dotted line represents the
sleep period. The rise in
blood pressure at 1 p.m. (A in
the graph) reflects stressful
occurrence, and at 7 p.m.
(B in the graph), a period
of exercise.
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Color
Indicator
Green
Green
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Yellow
Orange
Red