Table 2. ESC/ESH blood pressure classification of hypertension from 2003 was retained in 2007 and 2018 but came with some clauses in 2007 and is currently in use today.

ESC: European Society of Cardiology; ESH: European Society of Hypertension

CATEGORY	SYSTOLIC	DIASTOLIC
Optimal	120	80
Normal	120–129	80–84
High normal	130–139	85–89
Grade 1 hypertension (mild)	140–159	90–99
Grade 2 hypertension (moderate)	160–179	100–109
Grade 3 hypertension (severe)	> 180	> 110
Isolated systolic hypertension	> 140	90