Microlife BP 3BTO-A Manual De Instrucciones página 6

When blood pressure values are too low, i.e. systolic values under 100 mmHg and/or diastolic values under
60 mmHg, consult your doctor.
Even with normal blood pressure values, a regular self-check with your blood pressure monitor is
recommended. In this way you can detect possible changes in your values early and react appropriately.
If you are undergoing medical treatment to control your blood pressure, please keep a record of the level of
your blood pressure by carrying out regular self-measurements at specific times of the day. Show these
values to your doctor. Never use the results of your measurements to independently alter drug
doses prescribed by your doctor.
Table for classifying blood pressure values (units mmHg) according to World Health Organization:
Range
Hypotension
Optimal range
Normal range
High-normal range
Mild hypertension
Moderate hypertension
Severe hypertension
Attention! Adjusted values during pregnancy (units mmHg):
Range
Normal range
Hypertension
Severe hypertension
Reference: Prof. A.H. Shennan, St. Thomas Hospital, London
2.3. What can be done, if regular increased/low values are obtained?
a) Please consult your doctor.
b) Increased blood pressure values (various forms of hypertension) over time are associated with
considerable risks to health. Blood vessels in your body are endangered due to constriction caused by
deposits in the vessel walls (Arteriosclerosis). This can result in a deficient supply of blood to important
organs (heart, brain, muscles). Additionally, the heart will become structurally damaged.
c) There are many different causes of high blood pressure. We differentiate between the common primary
(essential) hypertension, and secondary hypertension. Secondary hypertension can cause organ
malfunctions. Please consult your doctor for information about the possible origins of your own
increased blood pressure values.
d) There are lifestyle changes you can make to prevent and reduce high blood pressure. These measures
must be part of a healthy lifestyle and include:
Systolic
Blood Pressure
lower than 100
between 100 and 120
between 120 and 130
between 130 and 140
between 140 and 160
between 160 and 180
higher than 180
Systolic
Blood Pressure
lower than 140
higher than 140
higher than 160
Diastolic
Blood Pressure
lower than 60
between 60 and 80
between 80 and 85
between 85 and 90
between 90 and 100
between 100 and 110
higher than 110
Diastolic
Blood Pressure
lower than 90
higher than 90
higher than 100
Measures
Consult your doctor
Self-check
Self-check
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
immediately
Measures
Self-check
Consult your doctor
Consult your doctor
immediately
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