What is a normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?

The normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults is generally considered to be between 90 and 120 mmHg. This range reflects the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, indicating optimal cardiovascular health.

Values that fall significantly above this range are indicative of hypertension, which poses health risks such as heart disease and stroke. Thus, the choice of 120-140 mmHg reflects a range that can include elevated blood pressure but is not within the standard normal category.

Therefore, the correct normal range should be understood as up to 120 mmHg for systolic readings, and noting anything consistently above this—while still under 140 mmHg—might indicate the beginning stages of elevated blood pressure but does not constitute a normal finding.