Template:Hypertension definition
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 |
- ↑ 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.