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| BP category | SBP (mmHg) | DBP (mmHg) |
| Previous guidelines (WHO 2013) | ||
| High | ≥ 140 and | ≥ 90 |
| Current guidelines (ACCF 2018; Carey 2018; Whelton 2018) | ||
| Normal | < 120 and | < 80 |
| Elevated | 120 to 129 and | < 80 |
| Hypertension | Stage 1: 130 to 139 or Stage 2: ≥ 140 or |
80 to 89 ≥ 90 |
| Hypertensive crisis | > 180 and/or | > 120 |
BP: blood pressure.
DBP: diastolic blood pressure.
mmHg: millimetres mercury.
SBP: systolic blood pressure.
