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*JNC-8 Changes: In patients ≥60 yr the threshold has increased from <140/90 to <150/90<ref name=JNC8>James PA, et al. 2014 evidence-based guideline for the management of high blood pressure in adults: report from the panel members appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8). [http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1791497 JAMA. 2014; 311(5):507-520.]</ref>
 
*Any age with [[diabetes mellitus]] and >140/90
*JNC-8 Changes:
**In patients ≥60 yr the threshold has increased from <140/90 to <150/90<ref name=JNC8>James PA, et al. 2014 evidence-based guideline for the management of high blood pressure in adults: report from the panel members appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8). [http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1791497 JAMA. 2014; 311(5):507-520.]</ref>
**Patients with [[diabetes mellitus]] (any age) and >140/90

Latest revision as of 05:21, 21 May 2018

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 ≥140 or ≥90
  • JNC-8 Changes:
    • In patients ≥60 yr the threshold has increased from <140/90 to <150/90[2]
    • Patients with diabetes mellitus (any age) and >140/90
  1. 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.
  2. James PA, et al. 2014 evidence-based guideline for the management of high blood pressure in adults: report from the panel members appointed to the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8). JAMA. 2014; 311(5):507-520.