Definitions (Guidelines updated in 2017):
Blood Pressure Classification | Systolic Pressure | Diastolic Pressure |
Normal | <120 | And <80 |
Elevated Blood Pressure | 120-129 | <80 |
Stage I Hypertension | 130-139 | Or 80-89 |
Stage II Hypertension | >140 | Or >90 |
White Coat Hypertension = Elevated Blood pressure during office visits only and normal at home.
Masked Hypertension = Normal Blood Pressure at the office and high at home
Malignant Hypertension = Elevated Blood Pressure leading to vital organs damage
Hypertensive Urgency = Elevated blood pressure without any symptom