TAKING A MEASUREMENT
4. Inflation stops automatically and the measurement is started.
As the cuff deflates, decreasing numbers appear on the display and the Heartbeat
Symbol ( ) flashes.
5. When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely
deflates. Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed.
The 1999 WHO/ISH guidelines for the management of hypertension are as follows:
This is a general guideline because blood pressure depends on age and morbidity.
A lower home blood pressure goal may be recommended for certain patients,
including diabetic patients, pregnant women, and patients with renal failure.
Systolic blood pressure
Red
above 139 mmHg
Yellow
130 - 139 mmHg
Green
129 mmHg or less
Diastolic blood pressure
Red
above 89 mmHg
Yellow
85 - 89 mmHg
Green
84 mmHg or less
Category / Blood pressure
Hypertension
High-Normal
Normal
Systolic blood pressure
above 139 mmHg
130 - 139 mmHg
129 mmHg or less
Diastolic blood pressure
above 89 mmHg
85 - 89 mmHg
84 mmHg or less
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