Table 1:
Classification of Blood Pressure (JNC VII)
  
Systolic BP, mm Hg
Diastolic BP, mm Hg
Normal
<120
and <80
Prehypertension
120-139
or 80-89
Stage 1 hypertension
140-159
or 90-99
Stage 2 hypertension
>160
or >100
Adapted from JNC VII
Copyright 2004 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

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