Easily Check Your Blood Pressure Readings Against the JNC 7* Classification
Blood Pressure Categories
(DBP) |
| Stage 2 Hypertension | e.g.: SBP 165 |
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Pressure | 100 |
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| DBP 105 |
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Stage 1 Hypertension | e.g.: SBP 150 |
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90 |
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| DBP 95 |
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Blood | Prehypertension e.g.: SBP 130 |
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80 | DBP 85 |
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Normal e.g.: SBP 115 |
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Diastolic |
| DBP 75 |
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| 120 | 140 | 160 |
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.
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.
