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Classification of Hypertension

JNC-7 recommends 2 or more properly measured, seated blood pressure readings on each of 2 or more office visits to establish the diagnosis of hypertension

Class	Systolic		Diasolic
Normal	<120	and	<80
Elevated Blood Pressure	120-129	and	<80
Stage 1	130-139	or	80-89
Stage 2	≥160	or	≥100

• JNC-8 Changes: In patients ≥60 yr the threshold has increased from <140/90 to <150/90
• Any age with diabetes mellitus and >140/90