1 Blood Pressure Classification Tool

Blood Pressure Classification

ACC/AHA 2017 Hypertension Guidelines · Instant classification & action guide

♥ Cardiology Pack

Enter blood pressure reading

Systolic

upper number

Diastolic

lower number

All values in mmHg

Patient context

Age (years) Optional — refines advice

Sex

Male

Female

Currently on antihypertensive medication

Amlodipine, Telmisartan, Ramipril, etc.

Has diabetes mellitus

Lowers the treatment threshold

Has chronic kidney disease (CKD)

BP target is stricter — <130/80

Symptoms present now

Headache, chest pain, vision changes, confusion

ⓘ For the most accurate reading, the patient should have been seated and resting for at least 5 minutes. Avoid caffeine and exercise for 30 minutes before measurement.

Please enter valid systolic (60–300) and diastolic (40–200) values.

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mmHg

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BP spectrum — your position

Normal Elevated Stage 1 Stage 2 Crisis

Systolic

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Diastolic

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Pulse pressure

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Mean arterial

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Category	Systolic	Diastolic	Action
Normal	< 120	< 80	Maintain healthy lifestyle
Elevated	120–129	< 80	Lifestyle modification
Stage 1 HT	130–139	80–89	Lifestyle + consider medication
Stage 2 HT	≥ 140	≥ 90	Medication + lifestyle change
Crisis	> 180	> 120	Seek emergency care immediately

Recommended action

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Clinical flags

ⓘ For clinical decision support only. Not a substitute for physician judgment. Classification based on ACC/AHA 2017 Hypertension Guidelines (Whelton PK et al., Hypertension 2018;71:e13–e115). A single reading is insufficient for diagnosis — hypertension is diagnosed based on the average of two or more readings on two or more occasions. Patients with symptoms, very high readings, or uncertainty should consult a physician promptly.