Blood pressure is measured by two numbers, the systolic pressure (the higher number) and diastolic pressure (lower).
High blood pressure is considered to be 140/90 millimetres of mercury (mmHg) or higher (or 150/90mmHg or higher if you’re over the age of 80).
Ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg.
Hypertension can also put you at risk of heart disease, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms and vascular dementia.
Blood pressure is measured by two numbers, the systolic pressure (the higher number) and diastolic pressure (lower).
High blood pressure is considered to be 140/90 millimetres of mercury (mmHg) or higher (or 150/90mmHg or higher if you’re over the age of 80).
Ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg.
Hypertension can also put you at risk of heart disease, heart failure, peripheral arterial disease, aortic aneurysms and vascular dementia.