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What exactly does "uncontrolled hypertension" mean? is there a threshold bp number or amount of time when your bp stays above that threshold for the bp to be considered "uncontrolled"?
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Uncontrolled means the high numbers of the B.P. can not be brought down or controlled by the treatment given
Answered 4/22/2022
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According to the study cited below, the CDC defined it as follows: "Uncontrolled hypertension was defined as an average SBP ≥140 mmHg or an average DBP ≥90 mmHg, among those with hypertension" https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6135a3.htm
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