About Blood Pressure; What Is Blood Pressure; Assessing High Blood Pressure For Adults - LifeSource UB-351 Instruction Manual

ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE

What Is Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the force exerted by blood against the walls of the
arteries. Systolic pressure occurs when the heart contracts; diastolic
pressure occurs when the heart expands. Blood pressure is measured
in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

Assessing High Blood Pressure for Adults

The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without
regard to age or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please
note that other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need
to be taken into consideration and may affect these figures. Consult
with your physician for an accurate assessment.
JNC7 Classification Table – for adults within the U.S
BP Classification
Normal
Prehypertension
Stage 1 Hypertension
Stage 2 Hypertension
SOURCE: The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Evaluation and
Treatment of High Blood Pressure for adults. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - May 2003.
Measurements for those whose systolic pressure
is over 150 mmHg
1. Fasten the cuff around your wrist. Raise your arm so that the
cuff is at the same level as your heart.
2. Press and hold the START button until a number about 30 to
40 mmHg higher than your expected systolic pressure appears.
3. When the desired number is reached, release the START
button. Measurement will begin.
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Systolic (mmHg)
less than 120
120-139
140-159
greater than
160
or equal to
Diastolic (mmHg)
and less than 80
or 80-89
or 90-99
greater than
or 100
or equal to