130-139 80-89 High blood pressure stage 2 (more severe) 140 or higher 90 or higher High blood pressure crisis (see your doctor immediately) 180 or higher 120 or higher Blood pressure guidelines ...

Use this chart ... pressure number (diastolic pressure) is high, while the top number (systolic pressure) remains within a normal range. For example, a person with a blood pressure reading of 120/ ...