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Grade 2
hypertension
160-179 and/or 100-109
Grade 3
hypertension
≥ 180 and/or ≥ 110
Isolated systolic
hypertension
≥ 140 and < 90
Isolated systolic hypertension should be graded (1, 2, 3) according to
systolic blood pressure values in the ranges indicated, provided that
diastolic values are < 90mmHg.
Source: The European Society of Hypertension and European Society of
Cardiology Task Force Members. 2007 ESH-ESC Practice Guidelines for
the Management of Arterial Hypertension. J Hypertens 2007; 25:1751-
1762.
• The diagnosis of hypertension requires from the patient to combine
medical treatment prescribed by the doctor and mode of life correction.
• People with normal pressure and high normal pressure are recom -
mended to carry out self-control of their tension in order to timely take
measures to decrease the blood pressure level down to the optimal one
without using any medications.
• For people more than 50 years old high level of systolic blood pressure
(higher than 140 mmHg) is more crucial than diastolic pressure.
• Even with blood pressure being normal, people run the bigger risk of
hypertension development with advancing age.
ATTENTION
If you have normal results of blood pressure measured under calm
conditions but your results are excessively high when measured under
the conditions of physical or mental exhaustion, this might be a sign of so
called brittle (that is unstable) hypertension. If you suspect that, please
consult your doctor.
When measured correctly, if diastolic blood pressure is more than 120 mmHg,
it is necessary to call the doctor immediately.