Table 1.

Definition and classification of systemic blood pressure levels^*

CLASSIFICATION	Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)		Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
Optimal	<120	and	<80
Normal	120-129	and/or	80-84
High normal	130-139	and/or	85-89
Stage 1 hypertension	140-159	and/or	90-99
Stage 2 hypertension	160-179	and/or	100-109
Stage 3 hypertension	≥180	and	≥110

^*2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice. European Heart Journal.