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USER GUIDE
Standard Blood Pressure Classification
The chart below is the standard blood pressure classification published by the American Heart
Association (AHA). If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure (hypertension), the AHA
recommends keeping your blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg.
Blood Pressure Category
Systolic mmHg (upper#)
Diastolic mmHg (lower#)
Normal
Less than 120
and
Less than 80
Elevated
120–129
and
Less than 80
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1
130–139
or
80–89
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 2
140 or higher
or
90 or higher
Hypertensive Crisis (Consult your doctor immediately)
Higher than 180
and/or
Higher than 120
Caution:
Please consult a physician if your blood pressure measurement falls outside
the suggested range of 130/80 mmHg.
