A blood pressure of 165/102 mmHg falls into which hypertension stage?

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A blood pressure of 165/102 mmHg falls into which hypertension stage?

Explanation:
Blood pressure is grouped into stages based on thresholds for systolic and diastolic numbers. In the framework used here, Stage 3 includes a systolic value of 160–179 or a diastolic value of 100–109 (or both). A reading of 165/102 mmHg fits both ranges, with 165 in the 160–179 band and 102 in the 100–109 band, so it is classified as Stage 3. Stage 4 would require 180+ systolic or 110+ diastolic (hypertensive crisis), which this reading does not reach.

Blood pressure is grouped into stages based on thresholds for systolic and diastolic numbers. In the framework used here, Stage 3 includes a systolic value of 160–179 or a diastolic value of 100–109 (or both). A reading of 165/102 mmHg fits both ranges, with 165 in the 160–179 band and 102 in the 100–109 band, so it is classified as Stage 3. Stage 4 would require 180+ systolic or 110+ diastolic (hypertensive crisis), which this reading does not reach.

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