Blood pressure category
ESC/ESH classification: from optimal to grade 3 hypertension
Measurement
Measure seated after 5 min rest, arm at heart level. The category is set by the worse of the two values.
Result
CategoryNormal
Pulse pressure46 мм рт.ст.
Mean arterial pressure97 мм рт.ст.
ESC/ESH scale
Optimal0–119/0–79
Normal120–129/80–84
High normal130–139/85–89
Grade 1 hypertension140–159/90–99
Grade 2 hypertension160–179/100–109
Grade 3 hypertension180–≥180/110–≥110
Office BP classification per ESC/ESH 2018. A single reading does not diagnose hypertension — repeated measurements or ABPM are needed. Values ≥180/110 warrant urgent medical attention.
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