Faq: All About Blood Pressure - DarioHealth LS802-GP User Manual

FAQ: All about blood pressure

What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure?
Blood pressure is written as two numbers. The top (sys-
tolic) number is the pressure when the heart beats. The
bottom (diastolic) number is the pressure when the heart
rests between beats.
What is the standard blood pressure classification?
The chart below is the standard blood pressure classifica-
tion published by American Heart Association (AHA).
Blood Pressure Category
Prehypertension
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis
(Consult your doctor immediately)
Normal
Systolic
mmHg (upper#)
Less than 120
120-129
130-139
140 or higher
Higher than 180
Diastolic
mmHg (lower#)
and Less than 80
and Less than 80
or 80-89
or 90 or higher
and/or Higher than 120
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