ESH/ESC Guidelines: Definitions and Classification of BP Levels (mmHg)

20 Aug ESH/ESC Guidelines: Definitions and Classification of BP Levels (mmHg)

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Individuals with
SBP of 120-139 or DBP of 80-89 mmHg should be considered as prehypertensive
and require health promoting
lifestyle modifications to prevent CVD

“Prehypertension” – Criticism

Progression to HT less frequent in several studies

“Hypertension” has an ominous significance by the layman

Anxiety over the term may create need for medical visits / lab examinations

Several lifestyle changes must be preceded by / performed under medical check / guidance

Lifestyle changes
– Not invariably devoid of cost
– Reflection on subject’s QoL, freedom etc.

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