Veridian Healthcare 01-513BL Manual De Instrucciones página 17

INTERPRETING YOUR RESULTS
Hypertension Indicator
The graphic on the left side of the display
screen indicates where the measurement
falls according to the World Health Organi-
zation standards.
Normal
SYS
<140
DIA
<90
American Heart Association Classifications
This chart can help you identify where a given blood pressure meas-
urement falls according to American Heart Association standards.
This chart should only be considered as a guideline; always consult
with your physician to interpret your individual results. Never adjust
your medication(s) dosage, or severely alter your diet or exercise rou-
tine without consulting with your physician.
Category
Normal
Prehypertension
High Blood Pressure, Stage 1
High Blood Pressure, Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis
Mild
140–159
90–99
Systolic
< 120 and
120-139 or
140-159 or
≥160 or
≥180 or
Moderate
160–179
100–109
Diastolic
<80
80-89
90-99
<100
<110
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Severe
≥180
≥110