Table 1: Definiton of high blood pressure

based on BP measurement

Modality

Systolic BP

mmHg

Diastolic BP

mmHg

In office

≥ 140

≥ 90

Out-of-office

Daytime (vigil)

≥ 135

≥ 85

Nightime (sleep)

≥ 120

≥ 70

24-hour average

≥ 130

≥ 80

Home-based

≥ 135

≥ 85

BP = blood pressure.

Source: 2018 ESC/ESH guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of high blood pressure.7