HomeBlood Pressure – Stroke Blood Pressure – Stroke Who: men and women over the age of 40 When: at least once a year How: a soft cuff placed around the arm A normal blood pressure (BP) is in 120 to 139/80 to 89 mm HG range. A higher BP may be indicative of hypertension, which is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke. It’s also an early warning sign of type 1 and 2 diabetes. We recommend: