Based on the National Heart Foundations Guide to Management of Hypertension, the calculator assigns your BP measurement to one of seven categories.

You find out whether your blood pressure is normal, high or low, and how often you should have your blood pressure checked by your doctor.

Age years Gender Male Female Blood pressure mmHg Use current blood pressure, regardless of whether the person is on antihypertensive therapy.

Results Normal Your blood pressure should be rechecked within 2 years or earlier depending on your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Your General Practitioner can advise you about this risk and also on lifestyle risk reduction.

It should be rechecked within 12 months or earlier depending on your risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Your General Practitioner should advise you about lifestyle risk reduction andor medication to lower your blood pressure.

Grade 2 (moderate) Hypertension Your blood pressure is elevated.

Your General Practitioner can advise you about lifestyle risk reduction andor medication to lower your blood pressure.

Grade 3 (severe) Hypertension Your blood pressure is elevated.

Isolated systolic hypertension Your systolic blood pressure is elevated.

Depending on the level it needs to be confirmed within a certain time (140-159mmHg - 2 months; 160-179mmHg - 1 month; 180mmHg - 1-7 days).You may also need to see a specialist.

Isolated systolic hypertension with widened pulse pressure Your blood pressure is elevated.

Your General Practitioner will ask you about symptoms that you may be experiencing and determine if you require treatment or further investigation.

Guide to Management of Hypertension 2008- Assessing and Managing Raised Blood Pressure in Adults.

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