What are normal blood pressure values?

walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it through your body. It’s one of the most telling indicators of your cardiovascular health — and a key player in identifying risks before they become crises.

While the ideal blood pressure is often cited as around 120/80 mm Hg, what’s considered “normal” can shift slightly based on age, health history, and other individual factors.

For most people, the following is a guide.

Bl00d pressure Systolic (top number) mm Hg Diastolic (bottom number) mm Hg
Low Less than 90 Less than 60