Hypertension

Definitions of hypertension

Term  Definitions 
Hypertension 
  • 2017 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) suggestions  
  • Normal
    • Systolic blood pressure (SBP) < 120 mm Hg and  
    • Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) < 80 mm Hg 
  • Elevated blood pressure
    • SBP 120-129 mm Hg and DBP < 80 mm Hg 
  • Stage 1 hypertension
    • SBP 130-139 mm Hg or DBP 80-89 mm Hg 
  • Stage 2 hypertension
    • SBP > 140 mm Hg or DBP > 90 mm Hg 
Isolated systolic hypertension 
  • SBP > 130 mm Hg with DBP < 80 mm Hg 
Isolated diastolic hypertension 
  • SBP < 130 mm Hg with DBP > 80 mm Hg 
White coat hypertension 
  • Elevated blood pressure readings in office but normal outside of office 
Masked hypertension 
  • Elevated blood pressure readings outside office but normal at office 
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