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This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people who
normally don’t have high readings. If your numbers stay above the
“normal” range
most of the time, you may be at increased risk and should consult
your physician.
Although one can easily find where their own blood pressure
readings fall on this table, this monitor comes equipped with a Risk
Category Index that automatically compares each reading to the
defined levels and provides a helpful cue if your reading falls into
one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk. See
page 20 for more information on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only intended to
assist you in using this table. The table and cues are only provided
for convenience to help you understand your non-invasive blood
pressure reading as it relates to the NIH information. They are
not a substitute for a medical examination by your physician. It is
important for you to consult with your physician regularly. Your
physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as
the point at which you may actually be considered to be at risk.
Category
Systolic (mmHg)
Diastolic (mmHg)
Normal
Less than 120
and
Less than 80
Prehypertension
120-139
or
80-89
High Blood Pressure
Stage 1
140-159
or
90-99
Stage 2
160 or higher
or
100 or higher
