Hypertension & Diabetes
Hypertension also known as high blood pressure, is a condition where the force of blood against the artery walls is consistently too high. JNC-7 Guidelines Classification of Hypertension: Classification Systolic (mm Hg) Diastolic (mm Hg) Dental Treatment Modifications Normal -------------------- Prehypertension -------------------- Stage 1 hypertension -------------------- Stage 2 hypertension < 120 ------------- 120 -139 --------------- 140 -159 -------------- ...