Beurer BC 31 - Manual (Page 19)

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Repeat the measurement if the flashing icon is
displayed 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 self-diag-
nosis and treatment based on the test results may be
dangerous. It is vital to follow your doctor’s instructions.
WHO classification:
In accordance with the guidelines/definitions of the
World Health Organization and the latest findings, the
measurements can be classified and assessed accord-
ing to the following table.
However, these standard values serve only as a general
guideline, as the individual blood pressure varies in dif-
ferent people and different age groups etc.
It is important to consult your doctor regularly for advice.
Your doctor will tell you your individual values for normal
blood pressure as well as the value above which your
blood pressure is classified as dangerous.
According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest
findings, the test results can be classified and evaluated
according to the following chart.
The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit
indicate the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded. An accoustic evaluation of your measurement
also follows.
If the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in
two different WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-nor-
mal range and diastolic pressure in the normal range)
Range of blood pressure values Systolic (in mmHg) Diastolic (in mmHg) Measure
Grade 3: Severe hypertension >=180 >=110 Seek medical advice
Grade 2: Moderate hypertension 160 -179 100 -109 Seek medical advice
Grade 1: Mild hypertension 140 -159 90 - 99 Have it checked regularly by doctor
High-normal 130 -139 85 - 89 Have it checked regularly by doctor
Normal 120 -129 80 - 84 Check it yourself
Optimal <120 <80 Check it yourself
Source: WHO, 1999