According to A.C.C. ( American college of cardiology) & AHA ( American heart association)
- Normal BP : 120/80 or less
- If systolic BP is between 120 & 130, its now called “elevated BP”.
- Stage 1 HTN: Sys. 130 -140 , diastolic 80 to 90
- Stage 2 HTN: Sys. 140 or more, diast. 90 or more
The diagnosis of HTN is made if BP is high on 2 different days, and the person should not be under stress or acutely sick.
CORRECT WAY OF BP CHECKING
- Beware of “ White Coat Hypertension”( high BP in doctor’s office).
- Sometimes, you may need 24 hrs continuous BP monitoring at home ( ambulatory BP monitoring) to diagnose HTN.
24 hrs BP monitoring
