How is hypertension classified?
Dr. Aubrey Foster
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2025-05-03 04:42:44
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Hypertension is classified according to systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure is greater than or equal to 140 and diastolic blood pressure is greater than or equal to 90. Mild hypertension is classified as systolic blood pressure between 140 and 159 and diastolic blood pressure between 90 and 99. Moderate hypertension is classified as systolic blood pressure between 160 and 179 and diastolic blood pressure between 100 and 109. Severe hypertension is classified as systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 180 and diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 110.
