What Are Systolic Pressure And Diastolic Pressure; What Is The Standard Blood Pressure Classification - HoMedics BPW-1000-EU Manual De Instrucciones

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connection between values (mmHg) is expressed as e.g. 130 over 85 which means that
the systolic pressure is 130 and the diastolic pressure is 85.
Why is it important to keep an eye on your blood pressure?
Many of today's most common diseases are connected to hypertension , also referred to
as 'high blood pressure' . Hypertension is closely connected to cardiovascular diseases,
and for people in the danger zone the blood pressure provides an important tool to
keep an eye on the development.
What are systolic pressure and
diastolic pressure?
When ventricles contract and pump
blood out of the heart, blood pressure
reaches its maximum value, the highest
pressure in the cycle is known as systolic
pressure. When the heart relaxes
between heartbeats, the lowest blood
pressure is diastolic pressure.
What is the standard blood
pressure classification?
Below illustrates the blood pressure
classification mode by World Health
Organization (WHO) and International
Society of Hypertension(ISH) in 1999.
Level
Blood
Optimal
Pressure
(mmHg)
SYS
DIA
CAUTION
Only a physician/GP can tell you your normal blood pressure range and the point at
which you are at risk. Consult your physician to obtain these values. If the
measurements taken with this product fall outside the range, consult your physician/GP.
Normal
Hypo Norm.
<120 120~129
<80 80~84
Systolic
blood discharging
artery
press
High-normal Mild
Norm. G1
130~139 140~159
85~89 90~99
3
Diastolic
blood entering
vein
relax
Moderate Severe
G2 G3
160~179 >180
100~109 >110