1. Know Your Device
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Blood Pressure Level Indicator (Colour)
If your Systolic Blood Pressure is 135 mmHg or above and/or the Diastolic Blood Pressure
is 85 mmHg or above, the blood pressure level indicator (colour) will light in “orange” when
the measurement result is displayed. If the measurements are within the standard range,
no light will appear.
2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension
Definitions of hypertension by office and home blood pressure levels
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Before Taking a Measurement
To help ensure an accurate reading, follow these directions:
1. Avoid bathing, drinking alcohol or caffeine, smoking, exercising and eating for 30 minutes before taking a
measurement. Rest for at least 5 minutes before taking the measurement.
2. Stress raises blood pressure. Avoid taking measurements during stressful times.
3. Measurements should be taken in a quiet place.
4. Remove tight-fitting clothing from your arm.
5. Sit on a chair with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the floor. Rest your arm on a table so that the arm cuff
is at the same level as your heart.
6. Remain still and do not talk during the measurement.
7. Keep a record of your blood pressure and pulse readings for your physician. A single measurement does not
provide an accurate indication of your true blood pressure. You need to take and record several readings over a
period of time. Try to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day for consistency.
Office Home
Systolic Blood Pressure ≥ 140 mmHg ≥ 135 mmHg
Diastolic Blood Pressure ≥ 90 mmHg ≥ 85 mmHg
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