E-17
AHA Classification
Each segment of the bar indicator corresponds to the AHA blood
pressure classification.
Blood Pressure
Classification
Systolic
(mmHg)
Diastolic
(mmHg)
Normal
< 120
and
< 80
Elevated
120 – 129
and
< 80
Hypertension Stage 1
(High Blood Pressure)
130 – 139
or
80 – 89
Hypertension Stage 2
(High Blood Pressure)
≥ 140
or
≥ 90
HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS
(consult your doctor
immediately)
≥ 180
and / or ≥ 120
Example
AHA Classification Indicator
Hypertension
Stage 1
Hypertension
Stage 2
Elevated
Hypertension Stage 2
Hypertension Stage 1
Elevated
Normal
The indicator displays a
segment, based on the
current data, corresponding
to the AHA classification.
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