A blood pressure of 107/58 falls within the normal category, which the American Heart Association defines as below 120/80 mmHg. For most people, this is a healthy reading. The one nuance worth paying attention to is that diastolic number of 58, which sits just below the 60 mmHg threshold that some clinicians use as a marker for low diastolic pressure.
Where 107/58 Falls on the Scale
Blood pressure readings are grouped into five categories: normal, elevated, high blood pressure stage 1, high blood pressure stage 2, and hypertensive crisis. With a systolic (top number) of 107 and a diastolic (bottom number) of 58, your reading lands squarely in the normal range. Your systolic number is comfortably below 120, and your overall reading is far from the thresholds that signal concern about hypertension.
That said, “normal” on the blood pressure chart doesn’t tell the whole story. The chart was designed primarily to flag high blood pressure risk. It doesn’t distinguish between a reading that’s optimally normal and one that’s drifting toward the low side. Your reading is technically both: normal by the standard classification, and slightly low by a different measure that specifically looks at diastolic pressure.
Why a Diastolic of 58 Deserves a Second Look
Diastolic pressure, the bottom number, reflects the pressure in your arteries between heartbeats, when your heart is refilling with blood. A diastolic reading of 60 mmHg or less is generally considered low. At 58, you’re just under that line.
For most healthy people, a diastolic of 58 is perfectly fine. Your heart fills with blood during the diastolic phase, and it also receives its own blood supply during this window. If the pressure drops too low, blood flow to the heart muscle itself can be reduced. This is primarily a concern for people who already have narrowed coronary arteries or existing heart disease, not for someone with a healthy cardiovascular system. In people with coronary artery disease, aggressively lowering diastolic pressure can impair blood flow to the heart and worsen symptoms.
If your diastolic blood pressure is consistently below 60 but you feel completely fine, you likely don’t need to do anything about it.
Symptoms That Would Change the Picture
Most healthcare professionals consider blood pressure “too low” only when it causes symptoms. The number alone isn’t the deciding factor. If you feel well at 107/58, this reading is good news.
Symptoms that suggest your blood pressure may be too low for your body include:
- Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
- Blurred or fading vision
- Fainting or near-fainting episodes
- Persistent fatigue
- Trouble concentrating
- Nausea or upset stomach
If you’re experiencing any of these regularly, the reading is worth bringing up with your doctor, even though 107/58 looks “normal” on paper.
Age and Fitness Level Matter
A reading of 107/58 means different things depending on who you are. Young, physically active people often run blood pressures in this range as a sign of cardiovascular efficiency. A well-trained heart pumps more blood per beat, so it doesn’t need to generate as much pressure to keep everything circulating.
For older adults, the picture can be more complicated. People with atherosclerosis (stiffened, narrowed arteries) have less ability to regulate blood flow when pressure drops. Research from the European Society of Cardiology shows that patients without a history of heart attack or stroke typically don’t experience symptoms until systolic pressure falls to around 100 mmHg or below. But patients who have had a previous cardiovascular event can feel unwell at higher pressures, because their blood vessels are less able to compensate for even minor fluctuations. Conditions like diabetes, kidney dysfunction, and isolated systolic hypertension also increase the likelihood of problems from lower blood pressure readings.
Getting an Accurate Reading
Before drawing conclusions from a single reading, it’s worth making sure the number is accurate. A blood pressure cuff that’s too large or too small for your arm will produce unreliable results. A cuff that’s too big tends to read lower than your actual pressure. If you’re using a home monitor, check that the cuff fits the circumference of your upper arm according to the device’s sizing guide.
Other factors that can temporarily push your reading lower than usual include dehydration, eating a large meal, standing up quickly, or taking the measurement right after exercise. Taking two or three readings a minute apart and averaging them gives a more reliable picture than relying on a single measurement.
Simple Ways to Raise Low Blood Pressure
If your blood pressure consistently reads on the low side and you’re noticing mild symptoms like occasional lightheadedness, a few practical adjustments can help:
- Drink more water. Increasing your fluid intake raises blood volume, which directly supports blood pressure. Dehydration is one of the most common and easily fixable causes of low readings.
- Add a bit more salt. While most dietary advice focuses on limiting sodium, people with low blood pressure can benefit from a modest increase. This should be done carefully, especially for older adults, since excess sodium can strain the heart over time.
- Eat smaller, low-carb meals. Large, carbohydrate-heavy meals divert blood to the digestive system, which can cause blood pressure to dip after eating.
- Change positions slowly. Move gently from lying down or squatting to standing. If you feel lightheaded while standing, cross your legs scissor-style and squeeze, or put one foot up on a chair and lean forward. These positions push blood from your legs back toward your heart.
- Consider compression stockings. They improve blood return from the legs and can reduce symptoms of low blood pressure throughout the day.
For the majority of people reading this, 107/58 is a healthy blood pressure that puts you at lower risk for heart disease and stroke compared to higher readings. The diastolic number is worth keeping an eye on over time, but in the absence of symptoms, it’s a reading most doctors would be happy to see.