MABIS/Duro-Med 04-255-001 manual Who, Blood Pressure Classifications

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WHO

BLOOD PRESSURE CLASSIFICATIONS

Standards for assessment of high or low blood pressure have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO)

as shown on the following chart:

Diastolic Blood

Pressure

mmHg

110

100

Grade 3 Hypertension (“severe”)

Grade 2 Hypertension (“moderate”)

Grade 1 Hypertension (“mild”)

Subgroup: Borderline

140-149 systolic 90-94 Diastolic

90

85

80

High Normal

Normal

Optimal

Isolated Systolic Hypertension

>140 systolic <90 diastolic

Subgroup:

Borderline

140-149 systolic <90 diastolic

120 130 140 150 160 170 180 mmHg

Systolic Blood Pressure

This chart is only a general guideline. Contact your physician or trained healthcare professional to determine your NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE.

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