What is the classification of a blood pressure reading of SBP 155 and DBP 92?

A systolic blood pressure (SBP) reading of 155 mmHg combined with a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) reading of 92 mmHg is classified as Stage 1 hypertension. According to the guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, hypertension is categorized into different stages based on specific criteria.

For adults, Stage 1 hypertension is defined as a systolic reading between 130-139 mmHg or a diastolic reading between 80-89 mmHg. However, Stage 2 hypertension is indicated by a systolic reading of 140 mmHg or higher, or a diastolic reading of 90 mmHg or higher. In this case, the systolic reading of 155 mmHg exceeds the threshold for Stage 2 hypertension.

Additionally, readings classified as normal are below 120/80 mmHg, and prehypertension was an older classification previously used to indicate readings that were close to hypertension but not quite at that level, typically 120-139 mmHg for systolic or 80-89 mmHg for diastolic. However, this classification is no longer in use under current recommendations, which focus on the two primary stages of hypertension.

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