Blood pressure is the pressure that occurs when blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.
- Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg.1
- High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher than normal.
- High blood pressure is consistently at or above 130/80 mm Hg.1
Your blood pressure changes throughout the day based on your activities. Having blood pressure consistently above normal may result in a diagnosis of high blood pressure.
The higher your blood pressure levels, the more risk you have for other health problems, such as heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
Learn about how you can prevent and treat high blood pressure during pregnancy, which can put you and your baby at risk for health problems.
From CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/index.htm)
Blood Pressure Resources (CDC)
About
Blood pressure is the pressure that occurs when blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body.
Management
If you learn that you have high blood pressure, you should take steps to control your blood pressure. This will lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Prevention
Practice healthy living habits to help prevent high blood pressure.
Risk Factors
Risk factors that can increase your risk of high blood pressure include health conditions, your lifestyle, and your family history.
