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Classification of Hypertension
BP classification |
Systolic
(mm Hg) |
Diastolic
(mm Hg) |
Normal |
<120 |
<80 |
Prehypertension |
120-139 |
80-89 |
Stage 1 hypertension |
140-159 |
90-99 |
Stage 2 hypertension |
≥160 |
≥100 |
Chobanian AV, et al. The seventh report of the Joint National Committee on prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure. JAMA. 2003;289:2560-2572.
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