Below are tables showing the desirable blood pressure reading for men and women.
Systolic Pressure - the pressure generated during ventricular systole (contraction of the ventricles).
Diastolic Pressure - the pressure generated during ventricular relaxation.
| | Normal Systolic Pressure | Normal Diastolic Pressure | Hypertension |
| MEN | 120 | 80 | 150 / 90 |
| WOMEN  | 110 | 70 | 150 / 90 |