Professional body | Classifications | Systolic values (mmHg) | Diastolic values (mmHg) |
---|---|---|---|
European Society of Cardiology (ESC), 2013 | Optimal | <120 | <80 |
Normal | 120 to 129 | 80 to 84 | |
High normal | 130 to 139 | 85 to 89 | |
Grade I hypertension | 140 to 159 | 90 to 99 | |
Grade II | 160 to 179 | 100 to 109 | |
Grade III | >179 | >109 | |
Isolated systolic hypertension | >139 | <90 | |
Joint National Committee (JNC 7), 2003 | Normal | <120 | <80 |
Pre-hypertension | 120 to 139 | 80 to 89 | |
Hypertension | ≥140 | ≥90 | |
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), 2011 | Normal | <140 | <90 |
Stage I hypertension | ≥140 | ≥90 | |
Stage II hypertension | ≥160 | ≥100 | |
Severe hypertension | ≥180 | ≥110 |