‘Is 118 over 80 a normal blood pressure?’

New research suggests that the current definition of high blood pressure may need to be reconsidered. A study published in the European Heart Journal found that people with a blood pressure of 118/80 or higher had a 2.5 times greater risk of cardiovascular disease than those with lower readings. However, the study also found that people with lower blood pressure readings were at a higher risk of death from other causes.