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Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings
Against the JNC 7* Classification
Blood Pressure Categories
3
3
T
n
Stage 2 Hypertension
e.g.: SBP 165
DBP 105
Stage 1 Hypertension
e.g.: SBP 150
DBP
95
100
[de] o
Prehypertension
e.g.:SBP 130
DBP
85
Normal
e.g.:SBP
115
DBP
75
œ o
Diastolic
Blood
Pressure
(DBP)
120
140
160
(mmHg)
Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP)
If the two blood pressure measurements (systolic, diastolic) fall into separate
categories, your level is classified in the higher of the two categories. For
example, a Stage 2 systolic reading, but a diastolic pressure reading in the
normal range.
* JNC 7: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention,
Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure
National Institute of Health (NIH) Publication; No. 03-5233, May 2003
IMPORTANT:
+ Do
not be alarmed
by temporarily
high or low readings
because
fluctuations in a person's blood pressure are not uncommon. If possible,
measure and record your blood pressure at the same time every day, and
consult your physician if you have questions or concerns.
+ If abnormal
variations in blood pressure are observed
in measurement,
please consult your physician.
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