| 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 | 2 | |
| c) Elevated blood pressure levels (properly taken measurements) | ||
| i) systolic 140-159 or diastolic 90-99 mm Hg | 2 | |
| ii) systolic ≥ 160 or diastolic ≥ 100 mm Hg | 3 | |
| d) Vascular disease |