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2 Useful Information
2.5
Blood
pressure
classification
2.6
Fluctuations in
blood pressure
2.7
Influencing
and evaluating
readings
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THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND:
Take a blood pressure reading daily and on a regular basis,
even if you are experiencing no apparent complaints.
The following table shows the classification of high and low blood pressure,
without taking age into consideration. This blood pressure assessment scale
corresponds to the guidelines of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Low blood pressure Normal blood pressure
systolic below <100
diastolic below <60
Types of high blood pressure
mild hypertension
(yellow
display area
)
systolic 140 – 159
diastolic 90 – 99
WARNING
Blood pressure that is too low represents just as great a health
risk as blood pressure that is too high! Fits of dizziness may lead
to dangerous situations arising (e.g. on stairs or in traffic)!
There are many factors that can influence blood pressure. Readings can be
affected seriously by stress, fear, heavy physical exertion or the time of day at
which the measurements are taken. Your personal blood pressure values are
subject to considerable fluctuation during the course of the day and the year.
These fluctuations are particularly pronounced in the case of patients suffering
from hypertension. Blood pressure is usually at its highest during physical exer-
tion and at its lowest at night when you are asleep.
• Measure your blood pressure several times, then record and compare the
results. Do not draw any conclusions from a single reading.
• Your blood pressure readings should always be evaluated by a doctor who is
also familiar with your personal medical history. When using the unit
regularly and recording the values for your doctor, you should visit the
doctor from time to time to keep him updated.
• When taking readings, remember that the daily values are influenced by
several factors. Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drugs and physical
exertion influence the measured values in various ways.
• Measure your blood pressure before meals.
• Before taking readings, allow yourself at least five minutes rest.
• If the systolic and diastolic readings seem unusual (too high or too low) on
(green display area
systolic 100 – 139
diastolic 60 – 89
medium hypertension
(orange
display area
)
systolic 160 – 179
diastolic 100 – 109
)
serious hypertension
(red
display area
)
systolic > _ 180
diastolic > _ 110