That's the latest US iteration of defining hypertension.

…systolic or 80 mm Hg diastolic). A normal systolic blood pressure is usually taken to be 120 mm Hg. When the reading is between 130 and 139 mm Hg, this is referred to as Stage 1 hypertension. A reading of 140 mm Hg or higher is referred to as Stage 2 hypertension. When the reading is above 180 mm Hg, then one is in Crisis mode. Excellent charts with regards to w…
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Dr. Lutz Kraushaar
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That's the latest US iteration of defining hypertension. In Europe, we still stick to the high-normal categorization of the 130-139 mmHg systolic range. stage 1 hypertension starts at 140 mmHg or higher.
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Written by Dr. Lutz Kraushaar
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PhD in Health Sciences, MSc. Exrx & Nutrition, International Author, Researcher in decelerating biological aging. Keynote Speaker and Consultant.
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