Classification Categories - innohaus ABC 30 Manual De Instrucciones

self-diagnosis and treatment based solely on the
test results may be dangerous. It is vital to follow
your doctor's instructions.

9. Classification Categories

In accordance with guidelines from the World
Health Organization, measurements can be
classified and assessed by the table below.
However, these standard values are only a general
guideline, since individual blood pressure varies
in different people and different age groups, etc.
Blood pres-
Systole
sure value
(in mmHg)
category
Setting 3:
severe ≥ 180
hypertension
Setting 2:
moderate 160 – 179 100 – 109
hypertension
Setting 1:
mild 140 – 159 90 – 99
hypertension
High normal 130 – 139 85 – 89
Normal 120 – 129 80 – 84
Optimal < 120
Source: WHO, 1999
It is important to consult your doctor regularly for
advice. Your doctor will tell you your individual
values for normal blood pressure as well as
22
Diastole
Action
(in mmHg)
seek
≥ 110 medical
attention
seek
medical
attention
regular
monitoring
by doctor
regular
monitoring
by doctor
self-moni-
toring
self-moni-
< 80
toring