Assessing High Blood Pressure For Adults - A&D Medical UA-1030T Manuel D'instructions

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ASSESSING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR ADULTS

The following standards for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age
or gender) have been established as a guideline. Please note that other risk factors
(e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into consideration and may
affect these figures. Consult with your physician for an accurate assessment.
JNC7 Classification Table – for adults within the U.S
BP Classification
Normal
Prehypertension
Stage 1 Hypertension
Stage 2 Hypertension
SOURCE:
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Evaluation
and Treatment of High Blood Pressure for adults. National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute - May 2003.
WHO Classification Table – for adults outside of the U.S. (e.g. Canada, Mexico)
BP Classification
Optimal
Normal
High-Normal
Grade 1 Hypertension
Grade 2 Hypertension
Grade 3 Hypertension
SOURCE:
Standards to assess high blood pressure, without regard to age or gender, have
been established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Systolic (mmHg)
less than 120
120-139
140-159
160
greater than
or equal to
Systolic (mmHg)
less than 120
less than 130
130-139
140-159
160-179
greater than
180
or equal to
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Diastolic (mmHg)
and less than 80
or 80-89
or 90-99
or 100
greater than
or equal to
Diastolic (mmHg)
and less than 80
or less than 85
or 85-89
or 90-99
or 100-109
greater than
or
or equal to
110