Understanding Blood Pressure: Is 167/87 Normal?

No. 167/87 mm Hg is considered high blood pressure (hypertension).

Here's how to read the numbers:

- The first number, 167 mm Hg, is the systolic blood pressure. This is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.

- The second number, 87 mm Hg, is the diastolic blood pressure. This is the pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a normal blood pressure reading is less than 120/80 mm Hg. Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher.

There are four stages of hypertension:

1. Stage 1: 130-139/80-89 mm Hg

2. Stage 2: 140/90 mm Hg or higher

3. Hypertensive crisis: Systolic blood pressure of 180 mm Hg or higher and/or a diastolic blood pressure of 110 mm Hg or higher

If your blood pressure is 167/87 mm Hg, you should see a doctor to get it checked out and treated if necessary.