Home Blood Pressure Test

Blood Pressure Test, Home

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A home blood pressure test allows you to keep track of your blood pressure at home.

Normal blood pressure for adults ages 18 and older (mm Hg)¹

Normal:	Systolic	119 or below
	Diastolic	79 or below
Prehypertension:	Systolic	120 to 139
	Diastolic	80 to 89
Hypertension:	Systolic	140 or above
	Diastolic	90 or above

Blood pressure readings of less than 90/60 mm Hg are normal as long as you feel well. Generally, the lower your blood pressure, the better. However, if you have low blood pressure and feel light-headed, faint, or like you may vomit, talk to your doctor.

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Author:	Douglas Dana Robin Parks, MS	Last Updated: April 18, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Stephen Fort, MD, MRCP, FRCPC - Interventional Cardiology George Philippides, MD - Cardiology
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