Omron HEM-431C - Blood Pressure Classification and Maintenance

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The World Health Organization (WHO) developed the following Blood Pressure
Classication This classication, however, is only a general guideline because blood
pressure varies from person to person according to age, weight, and health status
CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN TO DETERMINE YOUR NORMAL BLOOD PRESSURE
WHO Blood Pressure Classication
mmHg
Hypertension
Borderline
Normal
NOTE: There is not a universally accepted denition of hypotension (low blood pressure),
but a systolic pressure below 99 mm Hg is usually regarded as hypotension
90
140
Systolic
Diastollic
160 mmHg
95