HEALTH AND BLOOD PRESSURE VALUES
SUGGESTIONS BEFORE MEASURING
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What is the standard blood pressure classification?
This device refers to a blood pressure classification
published by the American Heart Association (AHA).
The American Heart Association guidelines for the upper
limit of Normal Blood Pressure are 135 mmHg for Systolic
and 85 mmHg for Diastolic.
Only a physician can tell you your normal blood pressure range and
the point at which you are at risk. If the measurements taken with
this product consistently fall outside your normal range, consult
your physician for further testing.
CAUTION
1. Rest for at least 5-10 minutes before taking your blood
pressure.
2. Avoid eating, smoking, exercising, bathing and drinking
(especially alcohol, caffeine or tea) for at least 20-30
minutes before taking a measurement, and avoid talking
while measuring your blood pressure.
3. Make sure the wrist cuff is at heart level.
4. Stress raises blood pressure. Try to keep calm before and
during the measurement process.
5. Avoid a very cold environment.
6. Use the bathroom before taking measurement.
7. Avoid excessive talking and hand movement.
8. Wait at least 20 min after taking bath or shower.
9. Wait 2-3 minutes before retaking your blood pressure
measurement.
Keep the records for your physician and refer to your
physician for guidance.
Remember that one reading
does not provide a true blood pressure value; only
long-term records will reveal a more accurate picture
of your blood pressure. Try to take your measurement
at the same time each day to stay consistent.
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Blood Pressure Category
Normal
Prehypertension
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis
(Emergency care needed)
Systolic
mmHg (upper#)
Diastolic
mmHg (lower#)
less than 120
120-139
140-159
160 or higher
Higher than 180
and
or
or
or
or
less than 80
80-89
90-99
100 or higher
Higher than 110
This chart reflects blood pressure categories defined by American Heart Association.
Grade on the blood
pressure monitor
Green - One Bar
Green - Two Bars
Yellow - Three Bars
Orange - Four Bars
Red - Five Bars
The following is a 1999 blood pressure classification chart
published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and
International Society of Hypertension (ISH):
