Hypertension: diagnosis & target
What the major U.S. guidelines recommend, with a link to verify each at the source. A quick-reference summary for clinicians, not medical advice.
ACC/AHA · 2017
Normal <120/80; Elevated 120–129/<80; Stage 1 130–139 or 80–89; Stage 2 ≥140 or ≥90. General treatment target <130/80.
Verify at ACC/AHA →USPSTF · 2021 · Grade A
Screen adults ≥18; confirm with out-of-office (ambulatory/home) BP before diagnosis.
Verify at USPSTF →