Classification of Blood Pressure in Adults*
Classification | Blood Pressure |
|---|---|
Normal blood pressure | < 120/80 mm Hg |
Elevated blood pressure | 120–129/< 80 mm Hg |
Stage 1 hypertension | 130–139 mm Hg (systolic) OR 80–89 mm Hg (diastolic) |
Stage 2 hypertension | ≥ 140 mm Hg (systolic) OR ≥ 90 mm Hg (diastolic) |
* Patients with systolic and diastolic blood pressure in different categories should be designated to the higher blood pressure category. | |
Data from Whelton PK, Carey RM, Aronow WS, et al. 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: Executive Summary: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines [published correction appears in Hypertension. 2018 Jun;71(6):e136-e139] [published correction appears in Hypertension. 2018 Sep;72(3):e33]. Hypertension 2018;71(6):1269-1324. doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000066 | |