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Blood Pressure (BP) Values

To determine correct blood pressure, the following two
values have to be ascertained:
The Systolic or upper blood pressure. This is created
when the heart muscle contracts and blood is being
forced into the blood vessels.
The Diastolic or lower blood pressure. This is
created when the heart muscle extends and once
again fills with blood.
Measurement values are expressed in mmHg (mm
mercury column).
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has set the
following guideline for the assessing of blood pressure
values:
Systolic
Too high over 140 mmHg
Normal – borderline 130 to 139 mmHg
Normal 120 to 129 mmHg
Optimum up to 119 mmHg
Whether medical treatment is necessary depends not
only on the blood pressure but also on the risk profile
of the individual patient. Please contact your GP if one
of the values (SYS / DIA) constantly exceeds the limit
(> 140 / > 90).
Diastolic
over 90 mmHg
85 to 89 mmHg
80 to 84 mmHg
up to 79 mmHg