iHealth Blood Pressure Dock - Manual (Page 9)

Sitting Measurement
1) Be seated with your feet flat on the floor.
2) Place palm upside in front of you on a flat surface such as a desk or table.
3) The cuff should be at the same level as your heart.
Lying Down Measurement
1) Lie on your back.
2) Place your arm straight along your side with your palm upside.
3) The cuff should be placed at the same level as your heart.
Note: Blood pressure can be affected by the position of the cuff and physiologic condition.
7. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Note: Please consult a health care professional for interpretation of blood pressure
measurements.
8. ASSESSING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE FOR ADULTS
The following guidelines for assessing high blood pressure (without regard to age or
gender) have been established by the World Health Organization (WHO). Please note
that other factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) need to be taken into
consideration. Consult with your physician for accurate assessment, and never change
your treatment by yourself.
160
180
Systolic
(mmHg)
Diastolic
(mmHg)
140
130
120
80 85 90 100 110
Severe Hypertension
Moderate Hypertension
Mild Hypertension
High-normal BP
Normal BP
Classif ication of blood pressure for adults
BLOOD PRESSURE
CLASSIFICATION
SBP
mmHg
DBP
mmHg
COLOR
INDICATOR
Optimal <120 <80 GREEN
Normal 120-129 80-84 GREEN
High-normal 130-139 85-89
Grade 1 Hypertension 140-159 90-99
GREEN
Grade 2 Hypertension 160-179 100-109
YELLOW
Grade 3 Hypertension RED
ORANGE
≥180 ≥100
WHO/ISH Definitions and Classification of Blood Pressure Levels
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