Omron HEM-431 C, Instruction Manual

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the following Blood Pressure
Classification . This classification, however, is only a general guideline because blood
pressure varies from person to person according to age, weight, and health status .
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN TO DETERMINE YOUR NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE .
WHO Blood Pressure Classification
mmHg
Hypertension
Borderline
Normal
NOTE: There is not a universally accepted definition of hypotension (low blood pressure),
but a systolic pressure below 99 mm Hg is usually regarded as hypotension .
90
140
Systolic
Diastollic
160 mmHg
95