Blood pressure report · US guideline
My Blood Pressure is 60/41 - good or bad?
Each scale rates one number on its own; the higher category counts. Blue = low (systolic under 90 or diastolic under 60) — a common label, not an AHA/ACC category.
Measure again now
If the reading is real and you feel faint, confused, short of breath, or cold and clammy, call 911 (US) or your local emergency number. Otherwise contact a doctor today.
What this reading tells you
A reading this low is far below the usual range. Either the measurement went wrong — a loose cuff, a moving arm, a device error — or your blood pressure may be too low to keep the brain and other organs well supplied. Don't wait to see whether it passes: follow the steps in the box above.
Know your numbers
The average pressure that keeps your organs supplied — diastolic plus one third of the gap. Low: below 65, the organs can be under-supplied — measure again and follow the guidance for low readings above.
Narrow. A gap under 25 is often a measuring error — take the reading again. If it stays this narrow, discuss it with your doctor.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Could any of my medicines be lowering my blood pressure?
- Should we check my blood pressure lying down and standing up?
- Do my symptoms (if any) need tests such as an ECG or blood count?
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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AM = morning, PM = evening, two readings one minute apart. *Day 1 is practice — leave it out of the average.
Print this page · Bring the log to your doctor if your readings stay low or you have symptoms.
Look up another reading
Readings close to 60/41
Sources: 2025 AHA/ACC high blood pressure guideline (Hypertension 2025;82:e212–e316) · MedlinePlus: Low blood pressure
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.