Kinetik BPX1A, User Manual

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Interpretation of Blood Pressure (BP) Results
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Category of Blood
Pressure
Systolic BP
(mmHg)
Diastolic BP
(mmHg)
Advice on Results
Hypotension <100 <60 Practice a healthy lifestyle.
Consult your doctor only if suffering symptoms of low BP
(eg. fainting)
Ideal <120 <80 Practice a healthy lifestyle.
Normal 120-129 80-84 Practice a healthy lifestyle.
High Normal 130-139 85-89 Practice a healthy lifestyle.
Hypertension 140-159 90-99 Practice a healthy lifestyle.
(mild)* Re-measure BP monthly over next 3 months.
If high levels (140/90) persist (eg. 2 high readings on
2 seperate occasions) consult doctor
Hypertension 160-179 100-109 Practice a healthy lifestyle.
(moderate)* Re-measure BP monthly over next 4 months.
If high levels (140/90) persist (eg. 2 high readings
on 2 seperate occasions) consult doctor
Hypertension 180-219 110-119 Re-measure BP in a few days. If BP180/110, consult
(severe)* doctor
Hypertension  220  120 We would recommend that you see your pharmacist or
(very severe)* healthcare professional.
* Your BP should be re-assessed professionally at least once a year - speak to your pharmacist or healthcare
professional. If systolic BP and diastolic BP fall into different categories, the higher value should be taken
for classification.