Hypertension Classification
Table 1. Classification of Hypertension [1] (Open Table in a new window)
| Category | Blood Pressure, mm Hg |
| Normal | SBP 90-119 and 60-79 |
| Prehypertension | SBP 120-139 or DBP 80-89 |
| Stage 1 HTN | SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99 |
| Stage 2 HTN | SBP ≥160 or DBP ≥100 |
| DBP = diastolic blood pressure; SBP = systolic blood pressure |
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| Category | Blood Pressure, mm Hg |
| Normal | SBP 90-119 and 60-79 |
| Prehypertension | SBP 120-139 or DBP 80-89 |
| Stage 1 HTN | SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99 |
| Stage 2 HTN | SBP ≥160 or DBP ≥100 |
| DBP = diastolic blood pressure; SBP = systolic blood pressure |
