The normal or ideal adult blood pressure is considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. The bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure - the lowest pressure in blood vessels in between heartbeats when the heart muscle relaxes. The top number is the systolic blood pressure - the highest pressure in blood vessels and happens when the heart contracts, or beats. Scale of the problem Defining high blood pressureīlood pressure is measured in millimetres of mercury ( mmHg) and is recorded as 2 numbers usually written one above the other.
This professional resource outlines how providers and commissioners can reduce the population average blood pressure through improved prevention, detection and management.
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