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Blood Pressure Classification Risk Indicator
The World Health Organization (WHO) and National High
Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating Committee
have developed a blood pressure standard, classifying blood
pressure ranges into 4 stages.
This unit is equipped with a blood pressure classification
indicator, which promptly indicates the risk level (prehypertension
/ stage 1 hypertension / stage 2 hypertension) of the result after
each measurement on the LCD display.
Note: The Blood Pressure Classification Risk Indicator will show
only if the blood pressure reading is NOT normal.
Prehypertension
Sys. 120-139
Dia. 80-89
Stage 1
hypertension
Sys. 140-159
Dia. 90-99
Stage 2
hypertension
Sys. 160
Dia. 100
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