Table 40.1. Classification of blood pressure
| Table 40.1. Classification of blood pressure. | |||
Category | Systolic (mmHg) | Diastolic (mmHg) | |
| Normal | <130 | and | <85 |
| High normal | 130-139 | and | 85-89 |
| Hypertension | |||
| Stage 1 | 140-159 | or | 90-99 |
| Stage 2 | 160-179 | or | 100-109 |
| Stage 3 | ≥180 | or | ≥110-119 |
| Source: Adapted from JNC-VI. Arch Intern Med. 1997;157:2413-2446,2 with permission. | |||