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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 |
| Pre-hypertension | 120-130 | or | 80-89 |
| Stage 1 | 140-150 | or | 90-99 |
| Stage 2 | ≥160 | or | ≥100 |
- JNC-8 Changes: In patients ≥60 yr the threshold has increased from <140/90 to <150/90[2]
- Any age with diabetes mellitus and >140/90
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