ABSTRACT
Keypoints 15
Summary 15
I. Introduction 16
II. Developing a Definition 16
A. Conceptual Definition 16
B. Operational Definition 16
C. Definition of Hypertension:
2003 Guidelines 16
III. Classification 17
A. Classification of Hypertension
According to Disease Evolution 17
1. Malignant Hypertension 17
2. Benign Hypertension 19
B. Classification of Hypertension
According to Blood Pressure Levels 19
1. Normality of 24 h Ambulatory
Blood Pressure Values 19
2. Normality of Home Blood
Pressure Values 20
C. Classification According to Etiology
of Hypertension 20
D. Classification According to Global
Cardiovascular Risk Profile 20
References 21
KEYPOINTS
. Operational definition of hypertension is based on values indicated by Guidelines.
