Table 1.

Classification of blood pressure and hypertension

Category		Systolic blood pressure (mmHg)		Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg)
Normal blood pressurea		< 120	And	< 80
Elevated blood pressure		120–129	And	< 80
Prehypertension		130–139	Or	80–89
Hypertension	Grade 1	140–159	Or	90–99
	Grade 2	≥160	Or	≥100
Isolated systolic hypertension		≥140	And	< 90

^aBlood pressure with minimal risk for cardiovascular events