8. Measure your blood pressure when you are relaxed and still. Keep the
center of the cuff at the level of your heart and DO NOT move your
arm or talk.
9. DO NOT measure blood pressure when the cuff has been on your
wrist for a few minutes or more. During this time, your wrist will have
built up a higher blood pressure and you will not get valid reading.
10. If the Body Movement Indicator or Irregular Hearteat (IHB) Indicator is
displayed, relax and measure your blood pressure again. If the Irregular
Heartbeat Indicator appears frequently you are advised to consult a
doctor about your health condition. (
11. The figure below shows the blood pressure classifications under the
WHO standards.
SYSTOLIC
(mmHg)
Grade 3 Hypertension (severe)
180
Grade 2 Hypertension (moderate)
160
Grade 1 Hypertension (mild)
140
High-Normal
130
Normal
120
Optimal
Definitions and Classifications of Blood Pressure Levels
Measure your blood pressure at the same time each day.
* Your blood pressure changes all the time. This means that data
gathered over a long period has far more significance than data from
just one measurement. For this reason, you must measure your blood
pressure on a daily basis. Ideally, you should measure your blood
pressure at the same time each day, wherever possible.
GENERAL REMARKS
80 85 90
100
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See page 19)
Remarks:
The graph is not exact, but
may be used as a guide
in understanding non-
invasive blood pressure
measurements. The device
is only intended for use by
adults.
110
DIASTOLIC
(mmHg)