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Reading the blood pressure display
If the measured values fall within the hypertension range, the reading displayed on
screen flashes on and off to alert user.
According to JNC 7 Classification, values consistently in excess of 140 mmHg (Sys.) and/
or 90 mmHg (Dia.) are considered to constitute high blood pressure.
Blood pressure readings will flash for
approx. 5 seconds when in the high
blood pressure range.
The range of high blood pressure is as
follows:
●
Systolic blood pressure: 140 mm
and over
●
Diastolic blood pressure: 90 mm
and over
Waking up
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16
(mmHg)
Diastolic
Hypertension
(Stage 1, Stage 2)
90
Prehypertension
80
Normal
Hg
Hg
Blood pressure is not a fixed parameter!
The blood pressure fluctuations of this
example of a day profile show why a single
value is not suitable for diagnosis and
therapy.
For people with high blood pressure a
fluctuation of up to 50mmHg within the
SYS
course of a day can occur.
Going to sleep
DIA
HOW TO USE
(mmHg)
120 140
Systolic
16
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