graphical classification on the device always shows the
higher category; for the example given this would be
'High normal'.
Blood pressure
Systole
value category
(in mmHg)
Setting 3:
≥ 180
severe hypertension
Setting 2:
moderate hyper-
160 – 179
tension
Setting 1:
140 – 159
mild hypertension
High normal
130 – 139
Normal
120 – 129
Optimal
< 120
Source: WHO, 1999 (World Health Organization)
Diastole
Action
(in mmHg)
seek medical
≥ 110
attention
seek medical
100 – 109
attention
regular monito-
90 – 99
ring by doctor
regular monito-
85 – 89
ring by doctor
80 – 84
self-monitoring
< 80
self-monitoring
7. Saving, displaying and deleting
measured values
The results of every successful measurement are
stored together with the date and time. The oldest
measurement is overwritten in the event of more
than 60 measurements.
• To retrieve the measurement, press the memory
button M.
A A flashes on the display.
The average value of all saved
measured values in this user memory
is displayed.
To change the user memory, press and hold the
memory button M for approx. 2 seconds.
• Press the memory button M.
AM flashes on the display.
AM
The average value of the morning
measurements for the last 7 days is
displayed (morning: 5.00 a.m. – 9.00
a.m.).
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