Risk Category Index - HoMedics BPA-960BT Manual

RISK CATEGORY INDEX

This monitor comes equipped with a Risk Category Index that
automatically compares each reading to defined levels established by
the American Heart Association ® (AHA 2017) as described earlier in
this manual, and provides a helpful cue if your reading falls into one
of the stages that could potentially indicate increased risk. No cue is
given if the reading falls in the normal range as defined by the AHA.
Please note that cues provided by this monitor are only intended to
assist you in using this table. The table and cues are only provided
for convenience to help you understand your non-invasive blood
pressure reading as it relates to the AHA information. They are not a
substitute for a medical examination or diagnosis by your physician.
It is important for you to consult with your physician regularly. Your
physician will tell you your normal blood pressure range as well as
the point at which you may actually be considered to be at risk.
Blood Pressure
Category
Normal
Elevated
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure
(hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis
(consult your doctor
immediately)
*Source: American Heart Association (AHA) 2017
Systolic mmHg
(upper number)
<120
120–129
130–139
140–180
>180 and/or
29
Diastolic
mmHg
(lower
number)
and <80
and <80
or 80–89
or 90–120
>120
Indicator
Symbol