Traditionally,a "normal" blood pressure is considered to be 120 systolic/80 diastolic,but presently new guidelines suggest that medical interventions should be initiated for treating hypertension at systolic pressures of ____ and diastolic pressures of _____.

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The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines released in 2017 recommend initiating treatment for hypertension at systolic pressures of 130 mmHg or higher and diastolic pressures of 80 mmHg or higher. However, for certain individuals with comorbidities or higher cardiovascular risk, treatment may be initiated at even lower blood pressure levels.

Traditionally,a "Normal" Blood Pressure Is Considered to Be 120 Systolic/80