| Table 2: | |||
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JNC
VI Classification of Hypertension
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Category
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Systolic
BP (mm Hg)
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Diastolic
BP (mm Hg)
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Optimal
|
<
120
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and
|
<
80
|
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Normal
|
<
130
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and
|
<
85
|
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High-normal
|
130-139
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and/or
|
85-89
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Hypertension,
stage 1
|
140-159
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or
|
90-99
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Hypertension,
stage 2
|
160-179
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or
|
100-109
|
|
Hypertension,
stage 3
|
>
180
|
or
|
>
110
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| Adapted from reference 1 | |||
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2002 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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