Question

A 42-year-old with BMI 33 kg/m² and BP 128/82, non-smoker, 10-year CVD risk 4%. What is BP category?

Accepted Answer

Elevated BP (120-129/<80) or Stage 1 if ≥130/80 confirmed; given 128/82, diastolic meets Stage 1-confirm with averages

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Normal BP

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Stage 2 hypertension

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Hypertensive emergency

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Ambulatory BP cannot diagnose category

Practice question

A 42-year-old with BMI 33 kg/m² and BP 128/82, non-smoker, 10-year CVD risk 4%. What is BP category?