Category

systolic, mm Hg

diastolic, mm Hg

Hypotension

less than 90

less than 60

Desired

90 to 119

60 to 79

Prehypertension

120 to 139

80 to 89

Stage 1 hypertension

140 to 159

90 to 99

Stage 2 hypertension

160 to 179

100 to 109

Hypertensive emergency

over 180

over 110