Blood Pressure Classification - Medisana CardioCompact 51098 Owner's Manual

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2.5 Blood pressure classification

The following table shows the classification of high and low blood
pressure, without taking age into consideration. This blood pressure
assessment scale corresponds to the guidelines of the World Health
Organisation (WHO).
Low blood pressure:
systolic <100 ; diastolic <60
Normal blood pressure (green display area
systolic 100 - 139 ; diastolic 60 - 89
Types of high blood pressure:
Mild hypertension (yellow display area
systolic 140 – 159 ; diastolic 90 – 99
Medium hypertension (orange display area
systolic 160 – 179 ; diastolic 100 – 109
Serious hypertension (red display area
systolic ≥ 180 ; diastolic ≥ 110
2.6 Fluctuations in blood pressure
There are many factors that can influence blood pressure. Readings
can be affected by stress, fear, heavy physical exertion or the time
of day at which they are taken. Your personal blood pressure values
are subject to considerable fluctuation during the course of the day
and the year. These fluctuations are particularly pronounced in the
case of patients suffering from hypertension. Blood pressure is usu-
ally at its highest during physical exertion and at its lowest at night
when asleep.
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THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND:
Take a blood pressure reading daily and on a
regular basis, even if you are experiencing no
apparent complaints.
WARNING
Blood pressure that is too low represents just as
great a health risk as blood pressure that is too
high! Fits of dizziness may lead to dangerous
situations arising (e.g. on stairs or in traffic)!
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