Table 1: Definiton of high blood pressure based on BP measurement |
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Modality |
Systolic BP mmHg |
Diastolic BP mmHg |
In office |
≥ 140 |
≥ 90 |
Out-of-office |
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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 |