Classification of blood pressure for adults
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hypertensive crisis
180/120 BP
Stage 2 hypertension
>160/>100
Normal BP for adults
Systolic <120 Diastolic <80
Prehypertension BP
Systolic: 120-139 Diastolic: 80-89 120-189/80-89
Stage 1 hypertension
Systolic: 140-159 Diastolic: 90-99 BP reading of 140/90 after 3 consecutive doctor's appointments officially indicates that pt. has HYPERTENSION.
