Table 1. New blood pressure categories in adults according to ACC/AHA guidelines .

Category	Definition
Normal	SBP<120 mmHg and DBP<80 mmHg
Elevated	SBP between 120-129 mmHg and DBP<80 mmHg
Hypertension
- Stage 1	SBP between 130-139 mmHg or DBP between 80-89 mmHg
- Stage 2	SBP≥140 mmHg or DBP ≥90 mmHg

SBP: Systolic Blood Pressure; DBP: Diastolic Blood Pressure