Omron HEM-650 Instruction Manual page 11

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DISPLAY SYMBOLS
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends the following
guideline for upper limit of normal for home blood pressure readings:
AHA Home Guideline for Upper Limit of Normal BP
Systolic Blood Pressure
Diastolic Blood Pressure
This is a general guideline because blood pressure depends on
age and morbidity. The AHA recommends a lower home blood
pressure goal for certain patients, including diabetic patients,
pregnant women, and patients with renal failure
The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device.
WARNING
Contact your physician for specific information about your blood
pressure. Self-diagnosis and treatment using measured results may be
dangerous. Follow the instructions of your physician or licensed
healthcare provider.
Omron Healthcare recommends you contact your physician if the
HEARTBEAT SYMBOL (
measurement values. Follow the directions of your doctor.
1 American Heart Association Scientific Statement 2004
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135 mmHg
85 mmHg
) appears on the display with your
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