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Which values are normal?
Please refer to the diagram below(Picture-01)
Blood pressure is very high if your diastolic pressure is above
90 mmHg and/or your systolic blood pressure is over 160 mmHg,
while at rest. In this case, please consult your physician immediately.
Long-term values at this level endanger your health due to continu-
al damage to the blood vessels in your body. If your systolic blood
pressure values are between 140 mmHg and 159mmHg and/or the
diastolic blood pressure values between 90 mmHg and 99mmHg,
consult your physician. Regular self-checks are necessary. If you
have blood pressure values that are too low, (i.e., systolic values
under 105mmHg and/or diastolic values under 60 mmHg), consult
your physician. Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular
self-check with your blood pressure monitor is recommended. You
can detect possible changes in your values early and react appropria-
tely. If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood
pressure, keep a record of values along with time of day and date.
Show these values to your physician. Never use the results of your
Diastolic blood pressure
(mmHg)
110
120 130 140 160 180
100
90
85
80
Systolic blood pressure
(mmHg)
Severe hypertension
Moderate hypertension
Mild hypertension
High normal value
Normal blood pressure
Optimal blood
pressure
(target value)
