What are the current JNC guidelines for hypertension?
Patients should be treated to a target systolic pressure of less than 150 mm Hg and a target diastolic pressure of less than 90 mm Hg. Treatment does not need to be adjusted if it results in a systolic pressure lower than 140 mm Hg, as long as it is not associated with adverse effects on health or quality of life.
What are the BP categories according to JNC 7 and 8?
JNC 8 update on JNC 7 Classification of Blood Pressure
| Category | Systolic (mmHg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | < 120 | < 80 |
| Pre-Hypertension | 120-139 | 80-89 |
| Stage 1 Hypertension | 140-159 | 90-99 |
| Stage 2 Hypertension | >160 | >100 |
What are the classifications of hypertension?
The four categories currently used to classify hypertension are normal, prehypertension, and stages 1 and 2 hypertension.
What is the latest hypertension guideline?
The new blood pressure categories.
- Normal = less than 120 and less than 80.
- Elevated = 120-129 and less than 80.
- High Blood Pressure Stage 1 = 130-139 or 80-89.
- High Blood Pressure Stage 2 = 140 or higher or 90 or higher.
- Hypertensive Crisis (call your doctor immediately) = Higher than 180 and/or higher than 120.
What is the difference between JNC 7 and JNC 8?
JNC 7 recommended a treatment threshold of 140/90 mm Hg regardless of age, whereas JNC 8 raises the systolic threshold at age 60. In addition, JNC 7 recommended a lower treatment threshold (130/80 mm Hg) for patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease, but JNC 8 does not.
What does JNC 8 stand for?
Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC-8) Guidelines and the Outpatient Management of Hypertension in the African-American Population – PMC.