The criteria for high blood pressure and hypertension were adjusted in 2017.
Patient selection: adult
Blood pressure readings are based on the average of >= 2 careful readings from >= 2 occasions.
Parameters:
(1) systolic blood pressure in mm Hg (SBP)
(2) diastolic blood pressure in mm Hg (DBP)
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SBP and DBP
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Category
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< 120 mm Hg AND < 80 mm Hg
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normal
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120 to 129 mm Hg AND < 80 mm Hg
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elevated
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130-139 mm Hg OR 80-89 mm Hg
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Stage 1
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>= 140 mm Hg OR >= 90 mm Hg
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Stage 2
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If SBP and DBP are in different categories then the higher category is used.
