Table 1 Definitions of hypertension phenotypes according to the European Society of Hypertension recommendations a
Characteristics | Definitions |
|---|---|
Optimal office BP | Systolic BP ≤129 and Diastolic BP ≤79 |
Abnormal/uncontrolled office BP | Systolic BP >139 or Diastolic BP >89 |
Abnormal/uncontrolled home BP | Systolic BP >134 or Diastolic BP >84 |
Abnormal/uncontrolled 24-hour BP | Systolic BP >129 or Diastolic BP >79 |
Office hypertension | Abnormal office BP and/or antihypertensive drug treatment |
Out-of-office hypertension | Abnormal out-of-office BP and/or antihypertensive drug treatment |
Masked hypertension phenomenon | Normal office BP in the presence of abnormal/uncontrolled out-of-office BP |
White coat hypertension phenomenon | Abnormal/uncontrolled office BP in the presence of normal out-of-office BP |
Sustained normal BP | Normal office BP in the presence of normal out-of-office BP |
Sustained elevated BP | Abnormal/uncontrolled office BP in the presence of abnormal/uncontrolled out-of-office BP |
Known hypertension | Medical interview defined status as presence of BP-lowering drug treatment or under lifestyle modification for previously diagnosed hypertension |