Essential hypertension

disorder

SNOMED 59621000CUI C0085580

Overview

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Specialists & Providers

Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Internal Medicine — Cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension Specialist Physician

Internal Medicine — Hypertension Specialist

Diagnostic Biomarkers

Creatinine

2160-0primary

Potassium

2823-3primary

Diagnostic & Clinical Standards

Authoritative clinical thresholds and screening guidelines from major medical bodies.

Stage 2 Hypertension

ACC/AHA2017

Stage 2 hypertension is classified when the systolic (top number) is 140 mmHg or higher, or the diastolic (bottom number) is 90 mmHg or higher.

Stage 2 Hypertension (Systolic)≥ 140mmHg

Systolic blood pressure meets the Stage 2 hypertension threshold.

Stage 2 Hypertension (Diastolic)≥ 90mmHg

Diastolic blood pressure meets the Stage 2 hypertension threshold.

Source: ACC/AHA

Normal Blood Pressure

ACC/AHA2017

Blood pressure is considered normal when the systolic (top number) is less than 120 mmHg and the diastolic (bottom number) is less than 80 mmHg.

Normal (Systolic)< 120mmHg

Systolic blood pressure is within the normal range.

Normal (Diastolic)< 80mmHg

Diastolic blood pressure is within the normal range.

Source: ACC/AHA

Elevated Blood Pressure

ACC/AHA2017

Blood pressure is classified as elevated when the systolic (top number) is between 120 and 129 mmHg and the diastolic (bottom number) is still less than 80 mmHg.

Elevated (Systolic)120 – 129mmHg

Systolic blood pressure is in the elevated range.

Elevated (Diastolic must be < 80)< 80mmHg

Diastolic blood pressure must remain below 80 mmHg for the elevated category (otherwise classified as hypertension).

Source: ACC/AHA

Stage 1 Hypertension

ACC/AHA2017

Stage 1 hypertension is classified when the systolic (top number) is 130-139 mmHg or the diastolic (bottom number) is 80-89 mmHg.

Stage 1 Hypertension (Systolic)130 – 139mmHg

Systolic blood pressure meets the Stage 1 hypertension threshold.

Stage 1 Hypertension (Diastolic)80 – 89mmHg

Diastolic blood pressure meets the Stage 1 hypertension threshold.

Source: ACC/AHA

Hypertensive Crisis

ACC/AHA2017

A hypertensive crisis occurs when blood pressure readings exceed 180/120 mmHg. This requires immediate medical attention, especially if accompanied by symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or neurological changes.

Hypertensive Crisis (Systolic)

> 180mmHg

Hypertensive Crisis (Diastolic)

> 120mmHg

Hypertensive Crisis (Systolic)> 180mmHg

Systolic blood pressure exceeds 180 mmHg. Requires immediate medical evaluation.

Hypertensive Crisis (Diastolic)> 120mmHg

Diastolic blood pressure exceeds 120 mmHg. Requires immediate medical evaluation.

Source: ACC/AHA

Signs & Symptoms

Based on Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) disease-phenotype annotations.

Elevated diastolic blood pressure

HP:0005117

Elevated mean arterial pressure

HP:0004972

Elevated systolic BP

HP:0004421

Related Conditions

Benign essential hypertension(child)

High-renin essential hypertension(child)

Low-renin essential hypertension(child)

Essential hypertension in obstetric context(child)

Malignant essential hypertension(child)

Labile essential hypertension(child)

Systolic essential hypertension(child)

Pre-existing essential hypertension in postpartum(child)

High blood pressure(parent)

Quick Facts

SNOMED CT: 59621000
UMLS CUI: C0085580
Fully Specified Name: Essential hypertension (disorder)
Specialists: 3
Diagnostic Biomarkers: 2
HPO Phenotypes: 3

Related Health Goals

Improve Heart Health

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Clinical content is derived from the SNOMED CT clinical ontology and curated medical knowledge graphs.