Table 2.

The categories of hypertension and their corresponding range of BP.

Category	Systolic (mmHg)	Diastolic (mmHg)
Optimal	<120	<80
Normal	120–129	80–84
High normal	130–139	85–89
Grade 1 hypertension	140–159	90–99
Grade 2 hypertension	160–170	100–109
Grade 3 hypertension	≥180	≥110

Adapted from the ESC/ESH guidelines [34]; BP: Blood pressure. Accounts for all ages above 15 years.