Blood Pressure Standard - HoMedics BPA-960BT Manual

BLOOD PRESSURE STANDARD

The table below contains defined levels for hypertension that
are publicly available from the American Heart Association
Users can compare their own blood pressure readings against these
defined levels to determine if they may be potentially at increased risk.
This table is applicable to most adults aged 18 and older.
Blood Pressure
Category
Normal
Elevated
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis
(consult your doctor
immediately)
*Source: American Heart Association (AHA) 2017
Blood pressure tends to go up and down, even in people who normally
don't have high readings. If your numbers stay above the "normal" range
most of the time, you may be at increased risk and should consult your
physician.
Although one can easily find where their own blood pressure readings
fall on this table, this monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category
Index that automatically compares each reading to the defined levels
and provides a helpful cue if your reading falls into one of the stages
that could potentially indicate increased risk. See page 29 for more
information on this feature.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only intended to
assist you in using this table. The table and cues are only provided for
convenience to help you understand your non-invasive blood pressure
reading as it relates to the American Heart Association® (AHA 2017)
information. They are not a substitute for a medical examination or
diagnosis by your physician. It is important for you to consult with your
Systolic mmHg
(upper number)
<120
120–129
130–139
140–180
>180
7
Diastolic
mmHg
(lower
number)
and <80
and <80
or 80–89
or 90–120
and/or >120
®
(AHA 2017).
Indicator
Symbol