Question

Hypertension is an increase in systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, or both.

Answer 1

Hypertension: Stage 1

You'll generally be diagnosed with high blood pressure if your systolic blood pressure reaches between 130 and 139 mm Hg, or if your diastolic blood pressure reaches between 80 and 89 mm Hg. This is considered stage 1 hypertension.