HOW TO USE
Reading the blood pressure display
If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading displayed on screen flashes on and off to alert user.
According to JNC 7 Classification, values consistently in excess of 140 mmHg (Sys.) and/ or 90 mmHg (Dia.) are considered to constitute high blood pressure.
English
Blood pressure readings will flash for approx. 5 seconds when in the high blood pressure range.
The range of high blood pressure is as follows:
●● Systolic blood pressure: 140 mmHg and over
●● Diastolic blood pressure: 90 mmHg and over
(mmHg) Diastolic
90
80
Hypertension
(Stage 1, Stage 2)
Prehypertension
Normal
120 140 (mmHg) Systolic
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| SYS |
Waking up | Going to sleep | DIA |
Blood pressure is not a fixed parameter! The blood pressure fluctuations of this example of a day profile show why a single value is not suitable for diagnosis and therapy.
For people with high blood pressure a fluctuation of up to 50mmHg within the course of a day can occur.
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