Blood Pressure - VISIOMED TensioFLASH KD-798 Manuel D'utilisation

- This device should not encourage self-medication or adjusting your treatment.
- Stop using the device in the event of an abnormality or malfunction.

2. BLOOD PRESSURE

Blood pressure varies considerably throughout the day and in hypertensive individuals these
variations are even more pronounced. It is lower in the morning and increases in the afternoon and
evening. It decreases during sleep. Blood pressure is lower in summer than in winter and increases
substantially with age. Blood pressure also increases during exercise, intercourse, pregnancy, stress ...
EXAMPLE OF BLOOD PRESSURE VARIATIONS IN
A MAN OF 35 YEARS
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Note: One or two readings will not provide a true indication of your normal blood pressure. It is important
to take regular, daily measurements and to keep accurate records. Communicating your findings to your
doctor can be a valuable aid in diagnosing and preventing potential health problem.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) developed the Blood Pressure Classification indicated in the
following chart (1999 – revised in 2003). This classification, however, is only a general guideline,
because blood pressure varies from person to person according to age, weight, and health status.
It is advisable to consult your doctor to determine your normal blood pressure.
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BLOOD PRESSURE CLASSIFICATION CHART (IN MM HG)
Category Systolic (upper)
Optimal less than120
Normal between 120 and 129 and/or between 80 and 84
Normal high
between 130 and 139 and/or between 85 and 89
Stage 1 - Mild
between 140 and 159 and/or between 90 and 99
Hypertension
Stage 2 -
Moderate
between 160 and 179 and/or between 100 and 109
Hypertension
Stage 3 - Severe
greater than or equal
Hypertension to 180
Isolated systolic greater than or equal
hypertension to 140
Note: There is no universally accepted definition of hypotension (low blood pressure), but systolic
pressure below 99 mm Hg is usually regarded as hypotension.
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WHO
Diastolic (lower) indication
in colour
and less than 80 green
green
green
yellow
orange
greater than or equal
and/or red
to 110
and less than 90 red
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