HOW TO USE
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SYS
DIA
Reading the blood pressure display
If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading displayed on
screen flashes on and off to alert user.
According to JNC 7 Classification, values consistently in excess of 140 mm
Hg
(Sys.) and/
or 90 mm
Hg
(Dia.) are considered to constitute high blood pressure.
Blood pressure is not a fixed parameter!
The blood pressure fluctuations of this
example of a day profile show why a single
value is not suitable for diagnosis and
therapy.
For people with high blood pressure a
fluctuation of up to 50mm
Hg
within the
course of a day can occur.
Blood pressure readings will flash for
approx. 5 seconds when in the high
blood pressure range.
The range of high blood pressure is as
follows:
Systolic blood pressure: 140 mm
●
Hg
and over
Diastolic blood pressure: 90 mm
●
Hg
and over
(mm
Hg
)
Systolic
120 140
80
90
(mm
Hg
)
Diastolic
Hypertension
(Stage 1, Stage 2)
Prehypertension
Normal
Going to sleep
Waking up
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