Inc. All Rights Reserved Photos by PhotoDisc Blood Pressure High blood pressure is sometimes referred to as hypertension.
Blood pressure is measured by the use of a blood pressure cuff and a stethoscope.
Two measurements are utilized for a blood pressure reading. Systolic 140 Diastolic 90 Normal blood pressure falls within a range and is not just one set of numbers. The following is a guide to various classifications of blood pressure for both diastolic and systolic. Awareness is key. Have your blood pressure checked as part of a routine health screening.