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| Blood pressure Less than 120/80 Less than 130/85 130-139/85-89 140-159/90-99 160-179/100-109 180/110 or higher |
| Assessment Optimal Normal High/normal Stage 1 hypertension Stage 2 hypertension Stage 3 hypertension |
| Recommended action Recheck every two years Recheck every two years Lifestyle changes; recheck in one year Confirm in two months; begin lifestyle changes Get regular medical evaluations Medical evaluation; start treatment within short period of time, but no more than two months Medical evaluation; start treatment quickly, but no longer than a week. |
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