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Bonus BP Class
NHTC Blood Pressure Classifications
Term | Meaning |
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normal blood pressure | less than 120/80 mmHg |
prehypertension | 120-139/80-89 mmHg |
stage 1 hypertension | sustained elevation at 140-159 systolic or 90-99 diastolic |
state 2 hypertension | sustained elevation greater than or equal to 160 systolic, or greater than or equal to 100 diastolic |
hypertension w/no known cause | most common - called primary or essential hypertension |
hypertension w/identified cause | usually due to renal disorder, it is called secondary hypertension |