Question

A 50-year-old man with no known cardiovascular disease has an office blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg measured using a validated device under optimal conditions on several visits. According to the 2025 Hypertension Canada guideline, how should this blood pressure be classified?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension, as BP ≥130/80 mmHg

Answer

Normal blood pressure

Answer

Elevated but not hypertension

Answer

Hypertensive emergency

Answer

White-coat hypertension

Practice question

A 50-year-old man with no known cardiovascular disease has an office blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg measured using a validated device under optimal conditions on several visits. According to the 2025 Hypertension Canada guideline, how should this blood pressure be classified?