Chart 6.1. – General blood-pressure targets for antihypertensive treatment.
| Target | Cardiovascular risk | |
|---|---|---|
| Low or moderate | High | |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | < 140 | 120-129 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | < 90 | 70-79 |
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