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RISK CATEGORY INDEX
This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index that
automatically compares each reading to defined levels established
by the American Heart Association® (AHA 2017) as described
earlier in this manual, and provides a helpful cue if your reading
falls into one of the stages that could potentially indicate increased
risk. No cue is given if the reading falls in the normal range as
defined by American Heart Association
®
. 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 American Heart Association® information.
They are not a substitute for a medical examination or diagnosis
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.
Blood Pressure
Category
Systolic mmHg
(upper number)
Diastolic mmHg
(lower number)
Indicator
Symbol
Normal
<120
and
<80
Elevated
120–129
and
<80
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 1
130–139
or
80–89
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 2
140–180
or
90–120
Hypertensive Crisis
(consult your doctor
immediately)
>180
and/or
>120
*Source: American Heart Association (AHA) 2017
