Classification of Blood Pressure in Adults*
Classification | Blood Pressure |
|---|---|
Normal blood pressure | < 120/80 mm Hg |
Elevated blood pressure | 120–129/< 80 mm Hg |
Stage 1 hypertension | 130–139 mm Hg (systolic) OR 80–89 mm Hg (diastolic) |
Stage 2 hypertension | ≥ 140 mm Hg (systolic) OR ≥ 90 mm Hg (diastolic) |
* Patients with systolic and diastolic blood pressure in different categories should be designated to the higher blood pressure category. | |
Data from Writing Committee Members*, Jones DW, Ferdinand KC, et al. 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension. 2025;82(10):e212-e316. doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000249 | |