smartheart Premium Talking - Hypertension Indicator

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INTERPRETING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE READING
Hypertension Indicator
This unit features our unique
Hypertension Indicator. The color
bars on the left side of the monitor
display correspond with an icon on the
digital display, indicating where the
measurement results fall
within the World Health Organization
standards.
The World Health Organization has established globally accepted
standards for the assessment of high or low blood pressure readings. The
below chart should be considered only as a guideline, always consult
with your physician or health care professional to interpret your individual
results. Never adjust your medication(s) dosage, or severely alter your diet
or exercise routine without consulting with your physician.
Stage 3 Hypertension
Systolic pressure: ≥ 180 mmHg
or
Diastolic pressure: ≥ 110 mmHg
Stage 2 Hypertension
Systolic pressure: ≥ 160 ≤ 179 mmHg
or
Diastolic pressure: ≥ 100 ≤ 109 mmHg
Stage 1 Hypertension
Systolic pressure: ≥ 140 ≤ 159 mmHg
or
Diastolic pressure: ≥ 90 ≤ 99 mmHg
High Normal
Systolic pressure: ≥ 130 ≤ 139 mmHg
or
Diastolic pressure: ≥ 85 ≤ 89 mmHg
Normal
Systolic pressure: ≥ 120 ≤ 129 mmHg
or
Diastolic pressure: ≥ 80 ≤ 84 mmHg
Optimal
Systolic pressure: < 120 mmHg
or
Diastolic pressure: < 80 mmHg