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RISK CATEGORY INDEX
This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index that
automatically compares each reading to defined levels established by
the American Heart Association® (AHA 2017) as described earlier in
this manual, and provides a helpful cue if your reading falls into one
of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk. No cue is
given if the reading falls in the normal range as defined by the AHA.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only intended to
assist you in using this table. The table and cues are only provided
for convenience to help you understand your non-invasive blood
pressure reading as it relates to the AHA information. They are not a
substitute for a medical examination or diagnosis by your physician.
It is important for you to consult with your physician regularly. Your
physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as
the point at which you may actually be considered to be at risk.
Blood Pressure
Category
Systolic mmHg
(upper number)
Diastolic
mmHg
(lower
number)
Indicator
Symbol
Normal
<120
and
<80
Elevated
120–129
and
<80
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 1
130–139
or
80–89
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 2
140–180
or
90–120
Hypertensive Crisis
(consult your doctor
immediately)
>180
and/or
>120
*Source: American Heart Association (AHA) 2017
