Posted by AN from IP 24.207.254.38 on May 01, 2006 at 10:19:45:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: see this posted by armal on May 01, 2006 at 09:44:09:
THESE ARE JNC 7 GUIDELINES FOR INITIAL BP RECORDING
Table 4. Recommendations for followup based on initial blood pressure
measurements for adults without acute end organ damage
Normal Recheck in 2 years
Prehypertension Recheck in 1 year‡
Stage 1 Hypertension Confirm within 2 months‡
Stage 2 Hypertension Evaluate or refer to source of care within 1 month. For those
with higher pressures (e.g., >180/110 mmHg), evaluate and
treat immediately or within 1 week depending on clinical
situation and complications.
Initial Blood Pressure (mmHg)* Followup Recommended†
* If systolic and diastolic categories are different, follow recommendations for shorter time followup
(e.g., 160/86 mmHg should be evaluated or referred to source of care within 1 month).
† Modify the scheduling of followup according to reliable information about past BP measurements,
other cardiovascular risk factors, or target organ disease.
‡ Provide advice about lifestyle modifications (see Lifestyle Modifications).
JNC 7 guidelines can be checked thru the following link
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/hypertension/jnc7full.pdf