Which BP range defines elevated blood pressure?

Which BP range defines elevated blood pressure?

• A. Systolic <120 and Diastolic <80
• B. 120-129/<80
• C. 130-139/80-89
• D. ≥140/≥90

Answer: (B)

Elevated blood pressure means a systolic reading between 120 and 129 with a diastolic reading still under 80. This is higher than normal but not high enough to be labeled hypertension, which is categorized into higher ranges (130–139 or 80–89 for Stage 1; 140 or 90 and above for Stage 2). A range of 120–129/less than 80 signals the elevated category, distinguishing it from normal (<120/80) and from the higher stages that require more attention.

Elevated blood pressure means a systolic reading between 120 and 129 with a diastolic reading still under 80. This is higher than normal but not high enough to be labeled hypertension, which is categorized into higher ranges (130–139 or 80–89 for Stage 1; 140 or 90 and above for Stage 2). A range of 120–129/less than 80 signals the elevated category, distinguishing it from normal (<120/80) and from the higher stages that require more attention.