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수축기혈압(최고혈압, SYStolic pressure)
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90 ~ 120 mmHg
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이완기혈압(최저혈압, DIAstolic pressure)
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60 ~ 80 mmHg
BLOOD PRESSURE CATEGORY | SYSTOLIC mm Hg (upper number) | and/or | DIASTOLIC mm Hg (lower number) |
NORMAL | LESS THAN 120 | and | LESS THAN 80 |
ELEVATED | 120 – 129 | and | LESS THAN 80 |
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 1 | 130 – 139 | or | 80 – 89 |
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION) STAGE 2 | 140 OR HIGHER | or | 90 OR HIGHER |
HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS (consult your doctor immediately) | HIGHER THAN 180 | and/or | HIGHER THAN 120 |