Blood Pressure Classification For Adults; Influencing And Evaluating Readings - Medisana CardioDock Instruction Manual

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3.5 Blood pressure classification for adults

The table on the right
shows the reference
values for normal
and high
pressure, discounting
age and sex.
The table represents
the guidelines from
the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Blood pressure
classification
Optimal
Normal
High normal
High blood pressure degree 1 140-159
High blood pressure degree 2 160-179
High blood pressure degree 3

3.6 Influencing and evaluating readings

• Measure your blood pressure several times, then
record and compare the results. Do not draw any
conclusions from a single reading.
• Your blood pressure readings should always be
evaluated by a doctor who is also familiar with your
personal medical history. Take regular readings and
inform your doctor from time to time.
• When taking readings, remember that the daily
values are influenced by several factors. Smoking,
consumption of alcohol, drugs and physical exertion
influence the measured values in various ways.
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GB
Systolic
(mmHg)
Severe Hypertension
180
Moderate Hypertension
160
blood
Mild Hypertension
140
High-normal BP
130
Normal BP
120
Optimal
Systolic Diastolic
(mmHg)
< 120
120-129
130-139
≧ 180
80 85 90 100
(mmHg)
< 80
80-84
85-89
90-99
100-109
> 110
Diastolic
(mmHg)
110
Colour
Code
Green
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red
Red
G
G
G