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Classification of Hypertension
JNC-7 recommends 2 or more properly measured, seated blood pressure readings on each of 2 or more office visits to establish the diagnosis of hypertension[1]
| Class | Systolic | Diasolic | |
| Normal | <120 | and | <80 |
| Elevated Blood Pressure | 120-129 | and | <80 |
| Stage 1 | 130-139 | or | 80-89 |
| Stage 2 | ≥160 | or | ≥100 |
- JNC-8 Changes: In patients ≥60 yr the threshold has increased from <140/90 to <150/90Cite error: Closing
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- ↑ Chobanian AV, et al. The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure - The JNC 7 Report. JAMA. 2003; 289(19):2560-2572.