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Blood Pressure Category Checker

Check your blood pressure reading against AHA/ACC 2017 clinical guidelines. Understand your category, pulse pressure, and mean arterial pressure.

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Blood Pressure Categories (AHA 2017)

CategorySystolic / Diastolic
Normal<120 / <80
Elevated120–129 / <80
High Stage 1130–139 / 80–89
High Stage 2≥140 / ≥90
Hypertensive Crisis>180 / >120

Frequently Asked Questions

What is pulse pressure?
Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure. Normal is 40–60 mmHg. High pulse pressure (>60 mmHg) may indicate arterial stiffness; low pulse pressure (<25 mmHg) may indicate reduced cardiac output.
What is Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
MAP = Diastolic + (Pulse Pressure / 3). It represents the average pressure in arteries during a cardiac cycle. A MAP of 70–100 mmHg is generally considered normal for adequate organ perfusion.
When should I see a doctor?
Seek immediate care if you have a hypertensive crisis (>180/>120 mmHg) with symptoms. See your doctor if consistently in Stage 1 or 2 hypertension range, even without symptoms.