Blood pressure of 160 mmHg is a grade of hypertension

According to the classification and definition of blood pressure levels currently used in China, hypertension is also categorized into Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 based on the level of elevated blood pressure.Grade 1 hypertension is systolic blood pressure of 140-159mmHg and or diastolic blood pressure of 90-99mmHg, and Grade 2 hypertension is systolic blood pressure of 160-179mmHg and or diastolic blood pressure of 100-109mmHg.Hypertension of 160mmHg belongs to the 2 grade moderate hypertension, whether it is grade 1, 2 or 3 hypertension, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Hypertension 160mmHg should be treated aggressively, using both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments and individualized principles to bring blood pressure up to standard and effectively prevent cardiovascular events.