Blood pressure report · US guideline
My Blood Pressure is 115/90 - good or bad?
What this reading tells you
This reading is in the stage 2 range. If your average stays here, your arteries are under clearly higher strain than they should be — this is the level where doctors usually start medication alongside lifestyle changes.
Your diastolic number is the one that sets the category here — the other one alone would rate as normal.
Know your numbers
The average pressure that keeps your organs supplied — diastolic plus one third of the gap. Around 70–100 is typical; below 65 organs can be under-supplied.
In the usual 30–60 range — the arteries cushion each heartbeat as expected.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Which medication do you recommend, and what side effects should I watch for?
- Should we start with a combination pill?
- Do I need tests of my kidneys, heart or eyes?
- How soon should we re-check after starting treatment?
Your 7-day home check
One reading can mislead. Measure twice each morning (before medication and coffee) and evening for a week, skip day 1, and average the rest. Print this log or copy it. How to measure: How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home.
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Print this page · Home average of 130/80 or higher counts as hypertension.
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MyBodyResearch explains readings in general terms; it does not diagnose. High blood pressure is confirmed with repeated measurements, and treatment decisions belong with your doctor.