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slow or excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among
other things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposi-
tion, excessive use of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep.
Arrhythmia can only be ascertained through examination by
your doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon
played after the measurement. Please note that you should
rest for 5 minutes between measurements and not talk or
move during the measurement. If the icon
often, please contact your doctor. Any self-diagnosis and
Range of blood pressure values
Grade 3: Severe hypertension
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension
Grade 1: Mild hypertension
High-normal
Normal
Optimal
Source: WHO, 1999
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 considered
at risk.
treatment based on the test results may be dangerous. It is
vital to follow your doctor's instructions.
WHO classification:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and National High
is dis-
Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating Commit-
tee have developed a blood pressure standard, according
to which areas of low- and high-risk blood pressure are
appears
identified. This standard, however, is a general guideline as
individual's blood pressure varies among different people
and different age groups...etc.
Systolic Diastolic
(in mmHg) (in mmHg)
> = 180 > = 110
160 – 179 100 – 109
140 – 159 90 – 99
130 – 139 85 – 89
120 – 129 80 – 84
< 120 < 80
The WHO classification in the display shows the range of
the measured blood pressure.
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two
different WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the grade hyperten-
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Seek medical advice
Seek medical advice
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Have it checked regularly by doctor
Check it yourself
Check it yourself