EN-9
Reference Values
Blood Pressure
Human blood pressure naturally increases after reaching middle
age. This symptom is a result of continuous ageing of the blood
vessels. Further causes include diabetes, lack of exercise and
cholesterol (LDL) adhering to the blood vessels. Rising blood
pressure accelerates hardening of the arteries, and the body
becomes more susceptible to apoplexy and coronary infarction.
Definitions and Classification of blood pressure levels according to
2007 ESH-ESC Practice Guidelines for the Management of Arterial
Hypertension:
Category
Systolic Diastolic
Optimal
< 120 mmHg
and
< 80 mmHg
Normal
120 –129 mmHg and/or
80 –84 mmHg
High normal
130 –139 mmHg and/or
85 –89 mmHg
Grade 1 hypertension 140 –159 mmHg and/or
90 –99 mmHg
Grade 2 hypertension 160 –179 mmHg and/or
100 –109 mmHg
Grade 3 hypertension
t
180 mmHg
and/or
t
110 mmHg
Isolated systolic
hypertension
t
140 mmHg
and
< 90 mmHg
Isolated systolic hypertension should be graded (1, 2, 3) according
to systolic blood pressure values in the ranges indicated, provided
that diastolic values are < 90 mmHg.
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.
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