Understanding Blood Pressure: 114/56 for an 82-Year-Old

Systolic Blood Pressure

- Below 120 mm Hg : Normal

- 120-129 mm Hg : Elevated

- 130-139 mm Hg : Stage 1 hypertension

- 140 mm Hg or higher: Stage 2 hypertension

Diastolic Blood Pressure

- Below 80 mm Hg: Normal

- 80-89 mm Hg: Elevated

- 90-99 mm Hg: Stage 1 hypertension

- 100 mm Hg or higher: Stage 2 hypertension

An 82 year old man with a blood pressure of 114/56 mmHg has normal blood pressure.