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The American Heart Association recommends the following guideline for upper limit
of normal for home blood pressure readings:
AHA Home Guideline for Upper Limit of Normal BP
Systolic Blood Pressure 135 mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure 85 mmHg
This is a general guideline because blood pressure depends on age and morbidity.
The AHA recommends a lower home blood pressure goal for certain patients,
including diabetic patients, pregnant women, and patients with renal failure
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WARNING
The monitor is not intended to be a diagnostic device.
WARNING
Contactyourphysicianforspecicinformationaboutyourbloodpressure.
Self-diagnosis and treatment using measured results may be dangerous.
Follow the instructions of your physician or licensed healthcare provider.
Omron Healthcare recommends you contact your physician if the Heartbeat Symbol
(
)ashesonthedisplaywithyourmeasurementvalues.
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AmericanHeartAssociationScienticStatement2004