Beurer BC 16 - Manual (Page 19)

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Table for classification of blood pressure values (unit of measurement mmhg) for adults:
Range
systolic Diastolic Action
Hypotonia (degraded blood pressure) lower than 105 lower than 60 Check with doctor
Normal range between 105 and 120 between 60 and 80 Self check
Pre­hypertensive blood pressure range (*) between 120 and 140 between 80 and 90 Check with doctor
High blood pressure ­ degree between 140 and 160 between 90 and 100 Consult your doctor
High blood pressure ­ degree higher than 160 higher than 100 Consult your doctor
(*) Blood pressure range that might transfer to high blood pressure Adapted from JNC 2003
Evaluating results
Cardiac arrhythmia:
This instrument can identify possible cardiac arrhythmia dis­
orders during measurement and if necessary indicates the
measurement with the flashing icon .
This may be an indicator for arrhythmia. Arrhythmia is a
condition where the heart rhythm is abnormal as a result of
defects in the bioelectrical system controlling the heart beat.
The symptoms (omitted or premature heart beats, slow or
excessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other
things, by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, exces­
sive use of stimulants, stress or lack of sleep. Arrhythmia can
only be ascertained through examination by your doctor.
Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon is dis­
played after the measurement. Please note that you should
rest for 5 minutes between measurements and not talk or
move during the measurement. If the icon appears often,
please contact your doctor. Any self­diagnosis and treat­
ment based on the test results may be dangerous. It is vital
to follow your doctor’s instructions.
WHO classification:
The World Health Organization (WHO) and National High
Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating Commit­
tee have developed a blood pressure standard, according to
which areas of low­ and high­risk blood pressure are identi­
fied. This standard, however, is a general guideline as indi­
vidual’s blood pressure varies among different people and
different age groups ... etc.
It is important that you consult with your physician regu­
larly. Your physician will tell you your normal blood pres­
sure range as well as the point at which you will be consid­
ered at risk.