What are the criteria for hypertension risk stratification?

Patient's question:

I have a bit of high blood pressure. The doctor said to pay attention to it, as it's not severe. What are the risk stratification criteria for high blood pressure?

Doctor's answer:

You have hypertension, with mild hypertension indicated, which is not very serious. Currently, based on blood pressure levels, it is divided into three levels. You are young and should not have high blood pressure. You need to take your condition seriously and seek treatment to prevent it from leading to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is recommended to take antihypertensive medication under the guidance of a doctor, regularly check your blood pressure, and pay attention to a light diet, avoiding excessively salty foods. The above can be used as a reference.

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