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The bar graph in the display and the scale on the unit indicate
the range of the blood pressure which has been recorded. If
the values for systolic and diastolic pressure are in two differ-
ent WHO ranges (e.g. systolic in the high-normal range and
diastolic pressure in the normal range) the graphic WHO clas-
sification on the unit indicates the higher range (high-normal
in the example described).
5.3 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 ex-
cessively fast heart rate) may be caused, among other things,
by heart disease, age, physical predisposition, excessive 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 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-diagnosis and treatment based on the
test results may be dangerous.
It is vital to follow your doctor’s instructions.
WHO classification:
According to WHO Guidelines/Definitions and the latest find-
ings, the test results can be classified and evaluated accord-
ing to the following chart:
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