Assessing High Blood Pressure For Adults - AEG BMG 5677 Instruction Manual

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13. ASSESSING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR ADULTS

The following guidelines for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or
gender) have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO). Please note
that other factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) also must be taken into consid-
eration. Consult with your physician for accurate assessment, and never change your
treatment by yourself.
Systolic (mm HG)
180
160
140
130
120
Blood pressure classification
Optimal
Normal
high - normal
Hypertension level 1
Hypertension level 2
Hypertension level 3
Definition and classification of the blood pressure values according to WHO/ISH
Blood pressure classification for adults
Severe hypertension (level 3)
Hypertension (level 2)
Light hypertension (level 1)
Slightly increased
blood pressure
Normal
80 85
SYS (mmHG)
<120
120 - 129
130 - 139
140 - 159
160 - 179
≥180
90 100 110
Diastolic (mm HG)
DIA (mm HG)
<80
80 - 84
85 – 89
90 – 99
100 – 109
≥110
Colour indication
Green
Green
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red