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 | HYPERTENSION
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DEFINITION OF HYPERTENSION |
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Category Systolic
blood pressure (mmHg) |
Diastolic blood
pressure (mmHg) |
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Blood pressure |
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Optimal |
< 120 |
< 80 |
Normal |
< 130 |
< 85 |
High normal |
130-139 |
85-89 |
Hypertension |
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Grade 1 (mild) |
140-159 |
90-99 |
Grade 2 (moderate) |
160-179 |
100-109 |
Grade 3 (severe) |
≥180 |
≥110 |
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Isolated systolic Hypertension |
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Grade 1 |
140-159 |
< 90 |
Grade 2 |
≥160 |
<90 |
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SYMPTOMS
- No symptoms - many people are unaware they have hypertension until it is accidentally found at a doctor visit or they develop complications of hypertension
- Non-specific symptoms - symptoms of hypertension may be mild and vague
- Headache
- Morning headache
- Tinnitus
- Dizziness
- Confusion
- Papilloedema
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Acne/Pimples 