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Hypertension

Hypertension. Affects 15-20% of the adult population in developed countries Prevalence increases with age Usually defined as a clinic/office systolic blood pressure (BP) >140 mmHg and a diastolic BP >90 mmHg. PCAR3-005. Blood Pressure Classification. JNC7 2003 www.nhlbi.nih.gov/.

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Hypertension

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  1. Hypertension • Affects 15-20% of the adult population in developed countries • Prevalence increases with age • Usually defined as a clinic/office systolic blood pressure (BP) >140 mmHg and a diastolic BP >90 mmHg PCAR3-005

  2. Blood Pressure Classification JNC7 2003 www.nhlbi.nih.gov/ PCAR3-005

  3. Blood Pressure (mmHg) Other risk factors & disease history Grade 1 (mild hypertension) SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99 Grade 2 (moderate hypertension) SBP 160-179 or DBP 100-109 Grade 3 (severe hypertension) SBP 180 or DBP 110 I. no other risk factors LOW RISK MEDIUM RISK HIGH RISK II. 1-2 risk factors MEDIUM RISK MEDIUM RISK V HIGH RISK III. 3 or more risk factors or TOD (Target Organ Damage)or diabetes HIGH RISK HIGH RISK V HIGH RISK IV. ACC Associated Clinical Conditions V HIGH RISK V HIGH RISK V HIGH RISK Stratification of Risk to Quantify Prognosis Journal of Hypertension 1999; 17: 154-183. Low Risk <15%, Medium Risk 15-20%, High Risk 20-30%, Very High Risk >30% of major CV event in 10 years

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