Relax~ Here is a blood pressure chart by age to help you find out the normal range that you should achieve for good health.
Now you may know 120/80 mm Hg is the ideal reading. However, there are various factors that affect the average numbers one should own. For example, age. The normal blood pressure values for children and elderly are not the same.
On the other hand, the blood pressure for pregnant women may fluctuate. But the average level is more or less the same as any adult’s readings. Doctor may determine it as hypertension when the bp result is 140/90 mm Hg or higher.
Blood Pressure Reading Chart
Below is a blood pressure reading chart for you.
*Remember that the larger figure in your reading represents the systolic value; the smaller figure represents your diastolic value. Systolic is the measurement of pressure when the heart is beating. Diastolic is the measurement of pressure when the heart is resting.
Blood Pressure Chart By Age
Understanding blood pressure readings is important. This is a reference for you regarding the normal blood pressure level for 1 month infant to 64 years old elderly.
Blood Pressure Log
If you are a hypertension patient, you may need to track and keep your daily blood pressure numbers. This will be a useful reference for your doctor to examine your condition.
So feel free to use this printable blood pressure log I created. Just right click, save image as and print it out for your recording purpose.
Check out these tips of measuring your blood pressure so you can get the most precise figures:
- Visit your doctor and test your home monitor. Compare the readings produced by your monitor with your doctor’s result to confirm its accuracy
- Avoid measuring your bp immediately after you wake up, after exercising, taking medicine, smoking or feeling stress
- Always check your bp at the same time, 2 times per day is enough
- Write down notes if you experience any discomfort or unusual conditions