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Blood pressure - systolic

The higher of the two blood pressure numbers: the pressure in your arteries while the heart contracts.

Unit mmHgTypical adult range 90–120 mmHg
What it is

The higher of the two blood pressure numbers: the pressure in your arteries while the heart contracts.

Why it matters

It is the strongest modifiable predictor of stroke and heart disease, and it rises so quietly that a chart is usually the first place it shows.

Reading the number

Judge the average of many readings rather than any one, and always read it with the diastolic value from the same sitting.

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When to raise it

Worth mentioning if your usual readings have moved up over several months.

Tracking only, not a diagnosis. The range above is a typical adult reference range — the range printed by the lab that ran your test is the one that applies to you. Discuss anything that concerns you with your doctor.

Track your blood pressure - systolic over time.

Blood pressure - systolic is one of 165 analytes Vitals Vault charts over time. Import a lab report in any language and this number lands on a timeline only you can read.

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Tracking only. This app is not medical advice. Always discuss results and future analysis with your doctor.

Catalog entry last updated 2026-08-27. Browse all 165 metrics.