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Which of the following is the classification of adult blood pressure according to the JNC7 report?
What is the definition of hypertension?
How is hypertensive crisis categorized?
What is the possible cause of hypertension known as primary or essential hypertension?
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What is the systolic blood pressure value for isolated systolic hypertension?
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Study Notes
Classification of Adult Blood Pressure (JNC7 Report)
- Normal blood pressure: <120 mmHg systolic and <80 mmHg diastolic
- Prehypertension: 120-139 mmHg systolic or 80-89 mmHg diastolic
- Stage 1 Hypertension: 140-159 mmHg systolic or 90-109 mmHg diastolic
- Stage 2 Hypertension: ≥160 mmHg systolic or ≥110 mmHg diastolic
Definition of Hypertension
- Blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg
Hypertensive Crisis
- Severely elevated blood pressure (>180/120 mmHg) with evidence of target organ damage
Primary/Essential Hypertension
- Cause unknown, accounts for 90-95% of hypertension cases
- Multifactorial, including genetic and lifestyle factors
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
- Systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg with diastolic pressure <90 mmHg
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Test your knowledge on hypertension and blood pressure classifications with this quiz. Learn about the different categories of blood pressure and how they are classified according to the JNC7 guidelines.
