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Once you have your average blood pressure, the next step is to see where the numbers fall. Generally, anything under 120/80 is considered a good blood pressure. Average numbers between 120/80 and 139/89 are considered prehypertension.. If the average of your numbers is more than 140/90, you have high blood pressure.
Ideally, we should all have a blood pressure below 120 over 80 (120/80). This is the ideal blood pressure for people wishing to have good health. At this level, we have a much lower risk of heart disease or stroke. If your blood pressure is optimal, this is great news. By following our healthy living advice, you will be able to keep it this way. If your blood pressure is above 120/80mmHg, you will need to lower it.