Classification of Blood Pressure
After each measurement is completed, the LCD display will show your position automatically on the
six segments of the bar indicator which corresponds to World Health Organization (WHO) Blood
Pressure Indicator.
Reference Material: Journal of Hypertension 1999, Vol 17 No.2
*NOTE! When a person’s systolic and diastolic pressures fall into different categories,
the higher category should apply.
Classification of Blood Pressure
Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure can go unnoticed for a long time, since it doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms.
The following are all possible causes of abnormally high blood pressure:
• Overweight;
• High cholesterol value;
• Smoking;
• Excessive alcohol consumption;
• Stress and emotional upset;
• Excessive consumption of salt;
• Lack of physical exercise;
• Genetic/ hereditary predisposition;
• Underlying illnesses, such as kidney disorders or endocrine disturbance.
Upper Curve: Systolic Blood Pressure
Lower Curve: Diastolic Blood Pressure
Time of the Day
Severe hypertension
Normal blood pressure
pressure (target
value)
Pressure (mmHg)
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