Systolic in high blood pressure refers to the force created when the heart pushes the blood forward into the arteries while in the process of blood circulation. Related to this is the “diastolic” or the lower pressure for filling up of blood in the heart’s left ventricle chamber for distribution in the next wave of blood circulation.

Blood pressure is expressed in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) as 120 systolic and 80 diastolic or 120/80 mmHg, being the average normal blood pressure of adults. Hence, when our doctor tells us that our blood pressure reading is 120/80, rest assured that our blood pressure levels are within the normal limits. More than 120/80 can be considered having high systolic and diastolic blood pressures.

In order to have a better idea on what is the ideal level of blood pressure, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute released the following guidelines for blood pressure levels related to adults:

Normal Blood Pressure – 120/80 mmHG and below.

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