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Blood Pressure Category Checker

Determine your blood pressure category based on the latest AHA guidelines. Enter your systolic and diastolic readings to get an instant classification.

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Applications

Used by individuals monitoring their cardiovascular health and by healthcare providers for quick patient education on blood pressure classifications.

The Categories

Based on AHA 2017 guidelines: Normal (SBP < 120 and DBP < 80), Elevated (SBP 120-129 and DBP < 80), Stage 1 Hypertension (SBP 130-139 or DBP 80-89), Stage 2 Hypertension (SBP >= 140 or DBP >= 90), and Hypertensive Crisis (SBP > 180 or DBP > 120).

Fun Fact: Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) because the original barometers used mercury — a tradition that continues in modern medicine.

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