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Your blood pressure consists of two numbers systolic and diastolic Someone with a systolic pressure of 117 and a diastolic pressure of 78 has a blood pressure of 117/78, or "117 over 78" Blood pressure that is too high increases your risk for heart attack and stroke Here's a look at the four blood pressure categories and what they mean for you If your systolic and diastolic readings fall into two different categories, your correct blood pressure category is the higher category For example, if your blood pressure reading is 125/85 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), you have stage 1 hypertensionA blood pressure reading of 140/60 indicates Stage 1 Hypertension (high blood pressure) View the full blood pressure chart to learn more about blood pressure readings What does a blood pressure reading of 140/60 mean? Understanding Blood Pressure Readings American Heart Association 140/60 blood pressure means