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Diastolic blood pressure
Reference material: Journal of
Hypertension 1999. vol 17 No.2
Grade 3 hypertension (severe)
Grade 2 hypertension (moderate)
Grade 1 hypertension (mild)
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
1. Wrap the arm cuff around the upper arm, about 2 cm–3 cm above the elbow as
shown. Place the cuff directly on skin as clothing may cause a faint pulse and
result in a measurement error.
2. Constriction of the upper arm, caused by rolling up a shirt sleeve, may also prevent
accurate readings.
3. Secure the arm cuff with Velcro strip so that it lies comfortably and
is not too tight. Lay the arm on the table (palm upwards) so that the arm cuff is
at the same height as the heart. Make sure that the tube is not kinked.
4. To measure your arm circumference for cuff selection, refer to“Specifications” section.
WHO Blood Pressure Classification Display
Attaching the Arm Cuff
