Editorial
Copyright ©2012 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Cardiol. May 26, 2012; 4(5): 135-147
Published online May 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.135
Table 1 Classification of blood pressure for adults according to JNC-7
ClassificationSBP (mmHg)DBP (mmHg)
Normal ≤ 120And ≤ 80
Prehypertension120-139Or 80-89
Stage 1 hypertension140-159Or 90-99
Stage 2 hypertension≥ 160Or ≥ 100