Table 1 Suggesting schema for Ambulatory Blood Pressure levels interpretation in children (modified by ref.2)
CLASSIFICATION | OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE | AMBULATORY SYSTOLIC OR DIASTOLIC BLOOD PRESSURE | SYSTOLIC OR DIASTOLIC LOAD |
|---|---|---|---|
Normal Blood Pressure | <90th percentile | <95th percentile | <25% |
White Coat Hypertension | >95th percentile | <95th percentile | <25% |
Pre-Hypertension | >90th percentile or >120/80 mmHg | <95th percentile | >25% |
Masked Hypertension | <95th percentile | >95th percentile | >25% |
Ambulatory Hypertension | >95th percentile | >95th percentile | 25-50% |
Severe ambulatory Hypertension | <95th percentile | >95th percentile | >50% |