Chart 1. – Classification of resistant hypertension.
Number of antihypertensive agents | ||
---|---|---|
Controlled resistant hypertension | N | Uncontrolled resistant hypertension |
6 | ||
5 | ||
4 | ||
3 | Resistant hypertension | |
2 | ||
1 | ||
< 140/90 | Blood pressure (mmHg) | ≥ 140/90 |
Normotension | Hypertension |