Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This unit can identify potential disruption of the heart rhythm when measuring and if necessary, indicates this after the
measurement with the symbol
. If the voice function is activated, the device will announce: “A possible cardiac arrhythmia was
found.” This can be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is an illness in which the heart rhythm is abnormal because of flaws in
the bioelectrical system that regulates the heartbeat. The symptoms (skipped or premature heart beats, pulse being slow or too
fast) can be caused by factors such as heart disease, age, physical make-up, excess stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia
can only be determined through an examination by your doctor. If the symbol
is shown on the display after the measurement
has been taken, it should be repeated. Please ensure that you rest for 5 minutes beforehand and do not speak or move during the
measurement. If the symbol
appears frequently, please consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis and treatment based on the
measurements can be dangerous. Always follow your GP’s instructions.
Evaluating results
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WHO (World Health Organisation) Definitions and Classification of Blood Pressure Levels.
* If systolic and diastolic BP fall into different categories, the higher value should be taken for classification e.g, if your BP is
141/83 you should read the advice in the Hypertension category (not the normal category). Your BP should be re-assessed
professionally at least once every 5 years unless you have high BP in which case it should be re-assessed at least once a year -
speak to your LloydsPharmacy pharmacist or healthcare professional.
BLOOD PRESSURE
CLASSIFICATION
SYSTOLIC
MMHG
DIASTOLIC
MMHG
WHO
INDICATOR
ADVICE ON RESULTS
Optimal
≤120
≤80
GREEN
Practice a healthy lifestyle. Consult your
doctor only if suffering symptoms of low BP
(e.g fainting).
Normal
120-129
80-84
GREEN
Practice a healthy lifestyle
High
Normal
130-139
85-89
GREEN
Practice a healthy lifestyle
Mild
Hypertension
140-159
90-99
YELLOW
Practice a healthy lifestyle.
Re-measure BP monthly over the next 3 weeks.
If high levels (≥140/90) persist (e.g. 2 high
readings on 2 separate occasions) consult your
LloydsPharmacy pharmacist or doctor.
Moderate
Hypertension
160-179
100-109
ORANGE
Practice a healthy lifestyle.
Re-measure BP monthly over the next 4 weeks.
If high levels (≥140/90) persist (e.g. 2 high
readings on 2 separate occasions) consult your
LloydsPharmacy pharmacist or doctor.
Severe
Hypertension
≥180
≥110
RED
We would recommend that you see your
doctor urgently.
Savere Hypertension
Moderate Hypertension
Mild Hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
180
160
140
130
120
80
85
90
1001
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