SLIDE 4 Harvard Medical School
Yes >100 >160 Stage 2 Hypertension Yes 90–99 140–159 Stage 1 Hypertension Yes 80–89 120–139 Pre- hypertension Encourage <80 <120 Normal With compelling indications Initial drug therapy Lifestyle modification DBP* mmHg SBP* mmHg BP classification
JNC VII Guidelines for Management and Treatment
ACEI=Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, ARB=Angiotensin receptor blocker, BB=b-blocker, BP=Blood pressure, CCB=Calcium channel blocker, DBP=Diastolic blood pressure, SBP=Systolic blood pressure Chobanian AV et al. JAMA. 2003;289:2560-2572 *Treatment determined by highest blood pressure category. †Initial combined therapy should be used cautiously in those at risk for orthostatic hypotension. ‡Treat patients with chronic kidney disease or diabetes mellitus to blood pressure goal of <130/80 mmHg.
Drug(s) for the compelling indications.‡ Other antihypertensive drugs (diuretics, ACEI, ARB, BB, CCB) as needed. Drug(s) for compelling