BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the National High Blood Pressure
Education Program Coordinating Committee have developed a blood pressure standard that identifies areas of low- and
| Systolic (mmHg) | Diastolic (mmHg) |
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Stage 2 Hypertension | >160 | >100 |
Stage 1 Hypertension | 140~159 | 90~99 |
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Prehypertension | 120~139 | 80~89 |
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Normal | <120 | <80 |
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To determine category of risk when systolic and diastolic readings fall into two areas, use the higher of the two numbers for classification.
This monitor comes equipped with a WHO Health Indicator to visually indicate the assumed risk level of each reading based upon these WHO standards. See page 24 for more information on this feature.
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It is important that you consult with your physician regularly. Your physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as the point at which you will be consid- ered at risk. For reliable monitoring and refer- ence of blood pressure, keeping
HOW THIS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR WORKS
This monitor uses Smart Sense™ technology to detect your blood pressure. With one touch of a button, the cuff will automatically inflate to block the blood flow through your artery. Next, the deflation process starts. Smart Sense™ technology utilizes an advanced air control system to delicately control the deflation rate. The monitor effi- ciently analyzes and detects pulse signals while adjusting cuff pressure accordingly. Any muscle movement during this period of time will cause measurement error. When measurement is complete, the monitor will
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