About High Blood Pressure (CDC)

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Publisher: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) · Published: August 24, 2026 · Accessed: August 24, 2026

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• Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg.
• High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure consistently at or above 130/80 mm Hg.
• High blood pressure typically has no signs or symptoms but can cause problems for the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes; measuring blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have it.
• The higher your blood pressure levels, the more risk you have for heart disease, heart attack, and stroke.
• Health care professionals use ACC/AHA guidelines to diagnose high blood pressure.