3.Using the Unit
Important:
Recent research suggests that the following values can be used as a guide to high blood pressure for measurements taken at home.
Systolic Blood Pressure | Above 135 mmHg |
|
|
Diastolic Blood Pressure | Above 85 mmHg |
|
|
This criteria is for home blood pressure measurement.
For professional office blood pressure measurement criteria, please refer to Chapter 9 “Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure”.
18
