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Hypertension Classifi cation Indicator
The measured blood pressure value is displayed according to the WHO standards.
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TIPS FOR OBTAINING ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS
Your blood pressure varies according to your posture, the time of day and a range of
other factors. Ideally, you should measure your blood pressure in the same posture
at the same time every day.
■ Measurement in a reclining posture
* Relax yourself to avoid placing
■ You may use your right arm to measure your blood pressure.
Blood pressure value is likely to differ by as much as 10 mmHg when measured on
the right arm instead of the left (or vice-versa). Measure your blood pressure on the
same arm each day.
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00̲CH-456̲All.indb Eng-13
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SYSTOLIC (mmHg)
Grade 3 Hypertension (severe)
180
Grade 2 Hypertension (moderate)
160
Grade 1 Hypertension (mild)
140
High-Normal
130
Normal
120
Optimal
■ Taking measurements while sitting
* Be seated comfortably with your feet flat on the floor, and don't
cross your legs.
1 Place your arm on a table or similar surface with your forearm extended.
2 It is important to have the cuff level with your heart.
3 Open your hand slightly on the table so that your palm
4 Do not move your body or talk while taking the
pressure on the cuff.
80
85
90 100
is facing up and your fingers are relaxed.
measurement.
- Eng 13 -
110
DIASTOLIC
(mmHg)
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