When do I start a treatment?

Summary:

Blood pressure:
Stratification of cardiovascular risk:

If no other risk factors are present: HIGH-RISK, the risk of a major cardiovascular event in the next 10 years is about 20-30%,
otherwise: VERY HIGH RISK, the risk of a major cardiovascular event over 10 years is 30% or more

Final evaluation:

The 1999 WHO-ISH guidelines suggest: