| Hypertension | Category | Clarifications/Special considerations |
|---|---|---|
| a) History of hypertension, where blood pressure CANNOT be evaluated (including hypertension in pregnancy) |
2 | Clarification: It is desirable to have blood pressure measurements taken before initiation of POC,use. Read More |
| b) Adequately controlled hypertension, where blood pressure CAN be evaluated |
1 | |
| c) Elevated blood pressure levels (properly taken measurements) |
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| i) systolic 140-159 or diastolic 90-99 mm Hg | 1 | |
| ii) systolic ≥ 160 or diastolic ≥ 100 mm Hg | 2 | |
| d) Vascular disease | 2 |