blood-pressure values lie between 90 mmHg and 95 mmHg, likewise, please consult your doctor.
Furthermore, regular self-checks will be necessary.
With blood-pressure values that are too low, i.e. systolic values under 105 mmHg and/or diastolic values
under 60 mmHg, likewise, please consult your doctor.
Even with normal blood-pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood-pressure monitor is
recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes in your values early and react appropriately.
If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, please keep a record of the level of
your blood pressure by carrying out regular self-measurements at specific times of the day. Show these
values to your doctor.
Never use the results of your measurements to alter independently the drug
doses prescribed by your doctor.
Table for classifying blood-pressure values (units mmHG) according to World Health Organization:
There are measures which you can take, not only for reducing a medically established high blood
pressure, but also for prevention. These measures are part of your general way of life:
A) Eating habits
• Strive for a normal weight corresponding to your age. Reduce overweight!
• Avoid excessive consumption of common salt.
• Avoid fatty foods.
B) Previous illnesses
Follow consistently any medical instructions for treating previous illness such as:
• Diabetes (Diabetes mellitus)
• Fat metabolism disorder
• Gout
C) Habits
• Give up smoking completely
• Drink only moderate amounts of alcohol
• Restrict your caffeine consumption (Coffee)
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Range
Systolic
Blood Pressure
Diastolic
Blood Pressure
Measures
Hypotension
lower than 100
lower than 60
Consult your doctor
Optimal range
between 100 and 120
between 60 and 80
Self-check
Normal range
between 120 and 130
between 80 and 85
Self-check
High-normal range
between 130 and 140
between 85 and 90
Consult your doctor
Mild hypertension
between 140 and 160
between 90 and 100
Consult your doctor
Moderate hypertension
between 160 and 180
between 100 and 110
Consult your doctor
Severe hypertension
higher than 180
higher than 110
Consult your doctor im-
mediately
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