CATEGORIES OF HTN Flashcards
1
Q
systolic: less than 120
diastolic: less than 80
A
normal
2
Q
systolic: 120-129
diastolic: less than 80
A
elevated
3
Q
systolic: 130-139
diastolic: 80-89
A
high blood pressure, stage 1 hypertension
4
Q
systolic: 140 or higher
diastolic: 90 or higher
A
high blood pressure, stage 2 hypertension
5
Q
systolic: higher than 180
diastolic: higher than 120
A
hypertensive crisis
