How to diagnose hypertension to reduce complications such as heart disease, stroke and renal disease caused by persistently ...

Stage 1 hypertension: SBP 140-159 or DBP 90-99 Stage 2 hypertension: SBP ≥160 or DBP ≥100 For patients age 50 or older, elevated SBP is a stronger cardiovascular risk factor than elevated DBP.

ECG risk estimation model can predict the development of hypertension and flag patients who may require more monitoring.

The current version of the classification, as presented in the ... Stage A patients include those with hypertension, atherosclerotic CVD (ASCVD), diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity, genetic ...