When a person's blood pressure measurements remain above a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg they are known to have

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Hypertension is defined as persistently high blood pressure readings, and a systolic pressure above 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure above 90 mm Hg is considered hypertensive. Hypotension refers to abnormally low blood pressure, bradycardia is a slow heart rate, and tachycardia is a fast heart rate.

When a Person's Blood Pressure Measurements Remain Above a Systolic